A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. BENDITO PAULO MANUEL FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND TO WELCOME HIM TO THE UNITED STATES.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives was pleased to learn that Dr. Bendito Paulo Manuel spoke at the International Forum on African-Caribbean Leadership (IFAL) in New York, New York on September 21, 2023 ; and

 

Whereas, Dr. Manuel is an Angolan citizen and General Manager of Catoca Mining Society, an Angolan company of exploration, recovery, and marketing of diamonds; and

 

Whereas, he graduated with degrees in theology, civil engineering, and business administration. Dr. Manuel also earned a master's degree in geotechnics in Madrid, a master's degree in metallic structures at AEEUK (Kharkov), a master's degree in cement engineering at CEDEX (Madrid), and a PhD in Technological Management; and

 

Whereas, Dr. Manuel is responsible for leading a team of more than 2,500 highly specialized professionals.  Under his leadership, Catoca Mining Society is responsible for the production of more than seventy-five percent of Angola's diamonds and more than ten thousand direct and indirect jobs; and

 

Whereas, Dr. Bendito Paulo Manuel exhibits stedfast dedication to the employees of Catoca Mining Society, supporting professional development with a vast portfolio of social programs which benefit thousands of families. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Dr. Bendito Paulo Manuel for his leadership and welcome him to the United States.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Bendito Paulo Manuel.

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