A SENATE RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE Greg oliver UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS nearly four decades OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Greg Oliver upon the occasion of his retirement from The Journal on July 27, 2023; and

 

Whereas, a native of Oconee County, Mr. Oliver began his career in reporting in 1988, covering radio news for WSNW in Seneca and the former WLET in Toccoa, Georgia, in 1989; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Oliver was hired as a staff writer at The Journal in 1994 under the ownership of the Edwards family. In 2000, he accepted the role of editor of the Easley Progress for two and a half years before returning to Seneca; and

 

Whereas, during his career, Mr. Oliver has covered essentially every local beat imaginable, with a recent focus on Central, Clemson, Pickens County Council, and the school district of Oconee County; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Oliver was a one-man operation for years while publishing the weekly Good Works feature on area nonprofits bettering the community. Readers have counted on his "A Sporting View" column in the sports section for his measured and detailed takes on Clemson football, Major League Baseball, and whatever else has been on his mind since 2004; and

 

Whereas, over the years, Mr. Oliver became well known for his thorough stories and fastidious notetaking. He is admired and beloved by his co-workers at the Journal; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Oliver is married to Denise, and together, they have a daughter, Deanne; a son, Gavin; and two grandchildren, Levi and Kennedy; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the passion and dedication that Greg Oliver has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Greg Oliver upon the occasion of his retirement, commend him for his nearly four decades of dedicated service, and wish him much happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Greg Oliver.

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