A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE C. T. Lowndes & company insurance Agency UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS one hundred seventy-fifth ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND the agency FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE horry county COMMUNITY AND THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize C. T. Lowndes & Company Insurance Agency as it celebrates this important milestone; and

 

Whereas, C. T. Lowndes & Company Insurance Agency is the oldest insurance agency in the State of South Carolina and has thus set the State standard for quality insurance sales; and

 

Whereas, the company was founded in Charleston in 1850 by Charles T. Lowndes, who was a widely respected enterpriser in the area. At that time, Lowndes was a merchant who bought and sold goods to and from Europe. He also served as the president of the Bank of South Carolina in 1857 and again in 1867 during Reconstruction; and

 

Whereas, since its inception, C. T. Lowndes has provided its clients with excellent coverage and protection through the sale of personal and business insurance policies; and

 

Whereas, the majority of the company's business consists of personal lines insurance, including home, auto, watercraft, and personal umbrella insurance. The company also offers life insurance, group accident insurance, group health insurance, Medicare supplements, and commercial insurance; and

 

Whereas, the company's mission is to be "the insurance agency of choice that builds customer relationships through honesty, integrity, and outstanding service," as stated in their vision statement; and

 

Whereas, today, C. T. Lowndes has seven owners: Henry H. Lowndes Jr., Billy Silcox Jr., Bill Silcox III, Chris Silcox, Rawlins Lowndes, Alice Lowndes Taylor, and Sarah Lowndes. Ownership comprises of sixth and seventh-generation members of the Lowndes founding family, evidence of the company's deep roots in their community; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment of C. T. Lowndes & Company Insurance Agency 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 C. T. Lowndes & Company Insurance Agency upon the occasion of its one hundred seventy-fifth anniversary and commend the agency for its many years of dedicated service to the Horry County community and the people and the State of South Carolina.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Henry H. Lowndes Jr., Billy Silcox Jr., Bill Silcox III, Chris Silcox, Rawlins Lowndes, Alice Lowndes Taylor, and Sarah Lowndes.

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