A concurrent RESOLUTION

 

to request the Department of Transportation name the portion of Indigo Hill Road in Charleston County from its intersection with South Carolina Highway 174 to its intersection with Clark Road "Geno Middleton Road" and erect appropriate markers or signs containing these words.

 

Whereas, Edisto Island is located approximately twenty miles from the nearest recreation area. Transportation is not readily available; and

 

Whereas, for many years, the residents of the island and surrounding communities lacked adequate facilities to provide basic skill instruction and to meet the recreational needs of the area; and

 

Whereas, to meet these and other needs of the residents, Mr. Geno Middleton and others founded the Edisto Island Youth Recreation (EIYR) in 2015 as a not-for-profit organization. EIYR's goal is to provide quality sports and recreation programs at no cost to all Edisto Island youth and those in the surrounding area. It also is dedicated to ensuring the children in this community have the same opportunities and access to the same programs and facilities as those in neighboring communities; and

 

Whereas, EIYR provides instruction and coaching for the youth of Edisto Island and surrounding communities in organized sports such as basketball, baseball, football, cheerleading, gymnastics, and track; provides facilities, equipment and uniforms, supplies, fees for outside leagues, transportation, insurance, and other related costs for youth sporting events; provides opportunities for participants to engage in recreational and educational activities; and sponsors, hosts, and participates in events and activities that are related to sports and recreation; and

 

Whereas, Geno has committed his life to the community of Edisto. He loves its children and only wants the best for them. He is a hard worker with a kind heart, conscious mind, positive energy, and has a reassuring outlook on everything. He has proven himself to be an invaluable member of EIYR and Edisto Island; and

 

Whereas, it would be fitting and proper to recognize Mr. Geno Middleton's commitment to improving the lives of the citizens of Edisto Island and surrounding communities by naming a road in his honor. Now therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

 

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request the Department of Transportation name the portion of Indigo Hill Road in Charleston County from its intersection with South Carolina Highway 174 to Clark Road "Geno Middleton Road" and erect appropriate markers or signs containing these words.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.

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