A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE LEISA HOTCHKISS, MAGISTRATE IN THE GREENWOOD COUNTY MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate has learned that Leisa Hotchkiss began a well-deserved retirement on August 31, 2022, after thirty years in the Greenwood County Magistrate's Office, the last twenty-five of which have been as a respected and highly regarded magistrate; and

Whereas, Ms. Hotchkiss began her service to the Greenwood County Magistrate's Office as a clerk in August of 1992, and from 1997 to 2022, she also held the position of magistrate. She worked the latter part-time in a most professional and admired manner, her career in both positions being flawless and deeply appreciated; and

Whereas, grateful for her many years of wisdom and dedication to the Greenwood County Magistrate's Office, the South Carolina Senate takes great pleasure in extending best wishes to Leisa Hotchkiss as she transitions to a richly deserved retirement and the leisurely pace of the days ahead, and the members wish her many years of enjoyment in her well-earned retirement. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and commend the Honorable Leisa Hotchkiss, Magistrate in the Greenwood County Magistrate's Office, upon the occasion of her retirement after thirty years of exemplary service, and wish her continued success and happiness in all her future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Leisa Hotchkiss.

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