TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS WHO LIVE AND WORK IN THE GREAT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO HONOR ENGINEERS IN THE STATE FOR THEIR MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PALMETTO STATE'S QUALITY OF LIFE, AND TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019, AS "PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives, appreciates the outstanding service rendered by the engineers in the Palmetto State, and is pleased to recognize this hard-working body of professionals in conjunction with the celebration of National Engineers Week, February 17-23, 2019; and

Whereas, in advancing new discoveries and technologies that change the way Americans live, think, and work, engineers make a world of difference in society; and

Whereas, thousands of engineers living in South Carolina are dedicated to enriching South Carolina through their work in construction, education, government, industry, and private practice; and

Whereas, through their integral involvement in the design, construction, and maintenance of our built environment, these engineers help ensure a    strong infrastructure to accommodate new industry, homes, communities, schools, and churches; and

Whereas, the 2019 observance of Engineers Week provides a highly appropriate opportunity to recognize the engineering profession as a vital part of South Carolina's smart economy. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and commend the professional engineers who live and work in the great State of South Carolina, encourage all South Carolinians to honor engineers in the State for their many contributions to the Palmetto State's quality of life, and declare Wednesday, February 20, 2019, as "Professional Engineers Day" in South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to the South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers.