A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE the State Government Affairs Council UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS fiftieth ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND the council FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize the State Government Affairs Council as it celebrates this important milestone; and

 

Whereas, the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC) was established fifty years ago with the mission to advance and support the state government affairs profession by fostering community, facilitating relationships between peers and elected officials, building knowledge, and promoting diverse perspectives in a nonpartisan environment; and

 

Whereas, SGAC's members, consisting of government affairs professionals, have consistently worked to enhance understanding and communication between the public and private sectors, ensuring the fair representation of diverse interests, advocating for the advancement of policies that promote unparalleled educational opportunities, providing a forum for members and policymakers to convene and collaborate, mentoring the next generation of state government affairs professionals, and promoting all aspects of diversity; and

 

Whereas, through its collaboration with legislative bodies, administrative agencies, and community stakeholders, SGAC has helped build a more responsive, transparent, and accountable government at the state level; and

 

Whereas, the fiftieth anniversary of SGAC represents a milestone of achievement and service in its ongoing commitment to excellence in government affairs; and

 

Whereas, SGAC has fostered a forward-thinking platform for addressing emerging challenges in state governance. SGAC has legacy of leadership, training, and advocacy and has shaped the professional development of thousands of individuals in the field of government relations; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate encourage continued support for SGAC's mission and commends its members for their tireless work to advocate for sound policy decisions, transparency, and good governance; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment of the State Government Affairs Council to 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 the State Government Affairs Council upon the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary and commend the council for its many years of dedicated service to the people and the State of South Carolina.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the executive director of the State Government Affairs Council, Beth Loudy.

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