A house RESOLUTION

 

TO HONOR BRITTANY S. PIGFORD, ARCHIVIST WITH WINTHROP UNIVERSITY'S LOUISE PETTUS ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS, FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE DURING HER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AT WINTHROP AND TO SALUTE HER FOR HER DEDICATION TO THE PRESERVATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORY.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Brittany S. Pigford, photograph/outreach archivist for the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University, has completed a quarter-century of stellar service at the university; and

 

Whereas, Brittany began her career at Winthrop University in 1995 as a student and also a student employee for the Ida Jane Dacus Library. Upon earning her bachelor's degree in history in 1999, she immediately started working for the Dacus Library Circulation Department as a full-time staff member. In 2011, she made the move to the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, where she is not only photo archivist but also manager of the Pettus Facebook page and supervisor of student employees, amongst all of her other daily archival duties; and

 

Whereas, from the outset, Winthrop students and Brittany's colleagues alike recognized her friendly demeanor, innate desire to help, and unfailing support for her student employees and all co-workers, as well as her demonstration of the highest standards of accuracy and productivity in her work; and

 

Whereas, Brittany has always been fascinated with the history of both Winthrop and the State of South Carolina, so when the staff of the Louise Pettus Archives expanded, she was a natural fit. Working in the Archives has given her the opportunity to immerse herself in her favorite subjects and the chance to bring her knowledge, expertise, and work ethic to bear on many, many projects on campus and in the community. Whether it be working with campus recycling efforts; feeding students a late-night breakfast; providing information and support for current Winthrop classes, class reunions, and homecoming events; or getting her husband to dress up as Winthrop's mascot, Big Stuff, for the Christmas parade, there is rarely a campus event that does not have the name "Brittany Pigford" attached to it. Many of these events are completely unrelated to her "official" job on campus; however, they are related to her passion for doing her best for Winthrop and the community; and

 

Whereas, fortunately for her co-workers and Pettus Archives users, Brittany has an impressive depth of knowledge of Winthrop's and South Carolina's history, along with immediate and total recall of nearly any name, face, date, or event she has encountered. Her campus tours for new employees and guests are legendary because she knows every fact about every corner of campus and presents the information in her usual enthusiastic and relatable style; and

 

Whereas, grateful for her commitment to her alma mater and to South Carolina, the House takes great pleasure in recognizing Brittany Pigford as she celebrates twenty-five years of service at Winthrop University. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor Brittany S. Pigford, archivist with Winthrop University's Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, for her outstanding service during her twenty-five years at Winthrop and salute her for her dedication to the preservation of South Carolina history.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Brittany S. Pigford.

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