A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE MAX K. METCALF FOR BEING THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2023 ROGER MILLIKEN DEFENDER OF MANUFACTURING AWARD.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is pleased to learn that Max K. Metcalf has received the 2023 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Metcalf graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in 1986. He then began his career in the public sector, working for the Office of South Carolina Governor Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Metcalf has served in a variety of roles in public policy and advocacy. He served as the Director of Transportation and Intergovernmental Relations for Governor Campbell. He then became the District Administrator for United States Congressman Bob Inglis, serving in the role until 1996; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Metcalf entered the private sector with the Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce and served as the Vice President of Public Policy, working to advance the local and State business community; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Metcalf joined BMW Manufacturing Co. in 2001. He serves as the Manager of Government and Community Relations and works to strengthen community relations and the State's business environment; and

 

Whereas, a leader in his profession, Mr. Metcalf has provided leadership in business and community organizations throughout South Carolina. He has served as Chairman of the SC Manufacturers Alliance, Upstate SC Alliance, and Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce, and as a Commissioner of the Fourth Congressional District of the South Carolina Department of Transportation; and

 

Whereas, an active member of his community, Mr. Metcalf's leadership and vision, especially during his tenure as a board member and chair of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, helped strengthen the State's manufacturing community and position the industry to collectively weather challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic; and

 

Whereas, over the years, Mr. Metcalf's career and community service has made South Carolina a better place to work and live; and

 

Whereas, the Senate is grateful for Mr. Metcalf's dedicated service to the people and the State of South Carolina and takes great pleasure in saluting him for receiving the prestigious 2023 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Max K. Metcalf for being the recipient of the 2023 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Max K. Metcalf.

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