A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DAVID H. BERESKIN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF GREENVILLE WATER, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER twelve YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate have learned that David H. Bereskin will begin a well-deserved retirement on March 3, 2023, after more than forty years in the water industry, the last twelve of which have been as the highly regarded CEO at Greenville Water; and

Whereas, a professional engineer, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois and has over thirty years of experience in the water utility profession. He has worked with a privately owned public utility system, in the regulated private sector, and in the public service sector; and

Whereas, before moving to Greenville, Mr. Bereskin served the City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, where he was the director of utilities. Under his leadership, the utility instituted the sophisticated Automatic Meter Reading System, installed a state-of-the-art billing system, built the nation's largest membrane bioreactor water reclamation facility, and received the 2005 Gold Award from the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies; and

Whereas, in 2011, Mr. Bereskin transitioned to Greenville Water. During his tenure, he ensured that Greenville Water's primary focus was on the interests of the customer, providing the best possible quality water at affordable prices in a sustainable fashion. In times of unprecedented inflation, Greenville Water has been able to keep rates at the same pricing for six years while maintaining its AAA rating with all three bonding agencies and has repeatedly received awards from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States; and

Whereas, under his leadership, Greenville Water transitioned to daily billing, enhanced community relations, and improved productivity of its workforce. Greenville Water has consistently been named the best tasting drinking water in the State and was recognized as the best tasting drinking water in North America and among the nation's top tasting tap water on Live with Kelly & Michael; and

Whereas, since 2011, Greenville Water has developed a Watershed Management Plan, Facilities Master Plan, and Water Resources Master Plan, and completed a crucial water-loss study. The adaptive and environmentally viable Water Resources Master Plan will ensure a sustainable, resilient, and reliable water supply for Greater Greenville into the next century; and

Whereas, among its many accolades, Greenville Water was presented the Gold Award for Exceptional Utility Performance, the Platinum Award for Utility Excellence, and the Sustainable Water Utility Management Award from the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies; and

Whereas, Mr. Bereskin guided the relocation of Greenville Water's Field Operations Division into a co-located facility that not only improved efficiencies, but also drastically improved the appearance of the community with the most beautiful open space now known as Prospect Green; and

Whereas, he is the proud father of one son, Jacob, and of twin daughters, Rachel and Jennifer; and

Whereas, grateful for his many years of distinguished service to Greenville Water, the South Carolina Senate takes great pleasure in extending best wishes to David Bereskin as he transitions to a richly deserved retirement and the leisurely pace of the days ahead, and the members wish him many years of enjoyment in his well-earned retirement. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor David H. Bereskin, CEO of Greenville Water, upon the occasion of his retirement after twelve years of outstanding service, and wish him continued success in all his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to David H. Bereskin.

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