A house RESOLUTION

 

TO recognize AND Commend THE HONORABLE JERRY T. CARTER ON HIS MERITORIOUS SERVICE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS AND TO WISH HIM CONTENTMENT AND SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

 

Whereas, for four years, the Honorable Jerry T. Carter with faithful integrity has represented the citizens of Pickens County's District 3 in the House of Representatives of this great State; and

 

Whereas, born in Raleigh, North Carolina, to John J. and Mary Belle Carter, Jerry Carter earned his bachelor's degree at Atlantic Christian College. A resident of Clemson, he is the proud husband of Karen Baker and the delighted father of four children, Matthew Carter, Emily Wheeler, Anna Ellers, and Allie Ellers; and

 

Whereas, this retired CEO of a national nonprofit organization now serves as executive director of the North Carolina Board of Professional Engineers & Surveyors. In addition, he is chief executive officer emeritus of the National Council of Examiners for Engineers & Surveyors; and

 

Whereas, Jerry Carter believes strongly in personal involvement with his community, and his convictions have led him to serve that community in various capacities. These include service as a guardian ad litem for Pickens County and as chairman of the Clemson United Methodist Church Council; and

 

Whereas, during his time of service in the House of Representatives, to which he was elected in 2020, Jerry Carter has proven his worth as a member of several committees, most recently the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee; and

 

Whereas, on the occasion of his departure from the House of Representatives at the end of his present term of office, Jerry Carter's colleagues in the House wish to thank him for his strong dedication to the people of District 3 and extend sincere good wishes for all the best life has to offer in the coming years. 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 commend the Honorable Jerry T. Carter on his meritorious service in the South Carolina House of Representatives over the past four years and wish him contentment and success in all his future endeavors.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Jerry T. Carter.

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