A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor Beth Carrigg, a member of the Lexington County Council, and to congratulate her upon being elected as the council's chairwoman.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Beth Carrigg was elected unanimously to serve as chairwoman of Lexington County Council on Tuesday, January 10, 2023; and 

Whereas, born and raised in South Carolina, she and her husband, the Honorable John Carrigg, Esquire, share three adult children and two grandchildren. Chairwoman Carrigg has been a resident of Lexington County for over thirty-five years, and she represents Council District 7 on the Lexington County Council, which includes the Seven Oaks area and parts of both Irmo and Lexington; and

Whereas, only the second female to lead Lexington County Council, Chairwoman Carrigg has served on the council since 2019. She has chaired the Justice and Economic Development Committees and served as a member of the Planning Committee and as a previous parliamentarian for the council; and

Whereas, Chairwoman Carrigg attended Midlands Technical College and the University of South Carolina, and before serving on the council, she served as the countywide-elected Clerk of Court for Lexington County from 2005 to 2017; and

Whereas, the House of Representatives values civic leaders, like Beth Carrigg, who selflessly serve the public and wishes her much success as she leads the Lexington County Council.  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 honor Beth Carrigg, a member of the Lexington County Council, and congratulate her upon being elected as the council's chairwoman.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Beth Carrigg.

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