A senate RESOLUTION

 

to recognize and honor Charles Lee "Chuck" Bryant of Dorchester County for his dedicated service to his community and to the State of South Carolina.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are grateful to Chuck Bryant for his contributions to the Dorchester community and beyond; and

 

Whereas, born in Lubbock, Texas, on May 26, 1952, he followed his family in various military duty stations while his father served in the United States Air Force; and

 

Whereas, in 1970, Mr. Bryant graduated from Garrett High School where he met his future wife. In the patriotic tradition of the sons of South Carolina, he joined the Air National Guard in 1972; and

 

Whereas, in 1973, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant were married and moved to Memphis, Tennessee, and he joined the Memphis Police Department the same year; and

 

Whereas, as a police officer, he served in the Tact Unit, Organized Crime, and Vice and Sex Crimes. He worked with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and took training with Seal Team 1 and 2. He was promoted to lieutenant and retired as an executive major in 1998; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Bryant served as a medic in the Air National Guard for twenty-four years, taking many humanitarian trips with his unit; and

 

Whereas, after his retirement, he served as the corporate security director with AutoZone for twenty-two years. He was also a mentor and coach and visited many schools to tell students about the harmful effects of drugs and crime; and

 

Whereas, together with his beloved wife, he reared three fine children, who have blessed him with the affection of seven loving grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate values the service Chuck Bryant has given to his community, to the Air National Guard, and to the Palmetto State. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor Charles Lee "Chuck" Bryant of Dorchester County for his dedicated service to his community and to the State of South Carolina.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Charles Lee "Chuck" Bryant.

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