A Senate RESOLUTION

 

to recognize and honor Darci Strickland for her noteworthy career in journalism and to congratulate her as she begins her retirement after twenty-seven years of outstanding reporting with WLTX-TV.

 

Whereas, a native of Ladson, Ms. Strickland earned a degree in journalism from the University of South Carolina (USC) and broadcast meteorology certificate from Mississippi State University. In 1997, she joined WLTX-TV as a general assignment reporter and weekend weather anchor. In 1998, she became an anchor and meteorologist and worked with J.R. Berry on News 19's Morning and Noon News; and

 

Whereas, in early 2002, Ms. Strickland joined J.R. Berry as co-anchor for the 6 and 7 p.m. newscast. In August of 2007, she and Andrea Mock changed the face of local TV news by starting Friends at Five. Currently, she anchors the noon broadcast, coanchors Friends at Five with Andrea Mock, coanchors the 6 p.m. broadcast with J.R. Berry, and frequently works on special assignments; and

 

Whereas, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, she has earned multiple awards for her journalism, including Emmys, Alfred duPont and Edward Murrow awards, and is a 2019 USC Media Law School Fellow. She serves as volunteer guardian ad litem and on the board of Workshop Theater; and

 

Whereas, the most requested speaker from WLTX for community events, Ms. Strickland serves as the main spokesperson for Buddy Call 19 and spearheads the recognition of great educators, both through station projects. Together with her husband, Torrey, she has reared three fine daughters: Logan, Layla, and Lauren. The Midlands will miss her infectious personality as she leaves WLTX. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor Darci Strickland for her noteworthy career in journalism and congratulate her as she begins her retirement after twenty-seven years of outstanding reporting with WLTX-TV.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Darci Strickland.

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