Bill Text: SC H3502 | 2019-2020 | 123rd General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honorable Samuel Rivers, Jr.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 79-44)
Status: (Passed) 2019-01-15 - Introduced and adopted [H3502 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2019-H3502-Introduced.html
A HOUSE RESOLUTION
TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE SAMUEL RIVERS, JR., FOR HIS COMMITTED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE CITIZENS OF DISTRICT 15 IN BERKELEY AND CHARLESTON COUNTIES AND TO WISH HIM SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, for six years, the Honorable Samuel Rivers, Jr., represented the citizens of House District 15 in Berkeley and Charleston counties with faithfulness in the House of Representatives of this great State; and
Whereas, a resident of Goose Creek and the son of Samuel and Mary L. Rivers, Samuel Rivers, Jr., serves as senior pastor of the Voice of the Lord International Ministries, Inc. In addition to his work as a pastor, he serves as a motivational speaker and operates Samuel Rivers International Services, LLC. He is also a member of Christian International Ministries Network; and
Whereas, during his years in the House of Representatives, Samuel Rivers used his experience for the benefit of his constituents and other citizens of our State as a member of the Judiciary Committee and the Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee. As part of his legislative labors, he served as vice chairman and victory chair for the Berkeley County Republican Party; and
Whereas, former Representative Rivers firmly believes in active participation in the community, and his convictions have led him to serve his community and beyond in various ways. He is a board member for the Medal of Honor Bowl and a former board member of the South Carolina Foundation for Public Charter. Further, he was appointed by former Congressman Tim Scott to the Social Security Advisory Committee; and
Whereas, on the occasion of his departure from the House of Representatives, his House colleagues, grateful for Samuel Rivers' dedicated service to this body and the people of District 15, extend sincere best wishes for much happiness in the days to come. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend the Honorable Samuel Rivers, Jr., for his committed service to the South Carolina House of Representatives and the citizens of District 15 in Berkeley and Charleston counties and wish him success and fulfillment in all his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to our distinguished colleague, the Honorable Samuel Rivers, Jr.
