TO CONGRATULATE ROCKIE S. FLOWERS OF MARION, PEE DEE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN TELLER/CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives has learned that Rockie S. Flowers of Marion, Pee Dee Federal Savings and Loan teller/customer service specialist, will retire on November 30, 2014, after outstanding service at that institution spanning nearly four decades; and

Whereas, in preparation for her career, the young Rockie, daughter of Laneau and Bernice Snipes, graduated from Marion High School and took accounting classes at Francis Marion University; and

Whereas, since October 17, 1977, Rockie Flowers has been employed with Pee Dee Federal Savings and Loan in Marion as teller/customer service specialist. Respected by both colleagues and customers, Mrs. Flowers was elected secretary/treasurer of Pee Dee Federal Savings Bank in January 1997; and

Whereas, exceptional service and performance in all aspects of the bank, as well as dedication to her duties, are hallmarks of Rockie Flowers' work, and those fortunate enough to work with her will attest that she is a team player all the way; and

Whereas, Mrs. Flowers believes in giving back to her community and, accordingly, she is a member of Marion Baptist Church and board member of the Marion Housing Authority; and

Whereas, at home, she and her husband, Kenneth O. Flowers, Sr., are the proud parents of one son, Kenneth O. Flowers, Jr., and the delighted grandparents of Kennedy and McKenna; and

Whereas, the House of Representatives, grateful for the legacy of consistent commitment and excellence Rockie S. Flowers has bestowed on this great State, takes great pleasure in wishing her well as she enters retirement and trusts she will find much enjoyment in the more leisurely pace of the days ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Rockie S. Flowers of Marion, Pee Dee Federal Savings and Loan teller/customer service specialist, upon the occasion of her retirement, commend her for her many years of dedicated service, and wish her much happiness and fulfillment in all her future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Rockie S. Flowers.