A house RESOLUTION

TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE MIKE CHESTNUT FOR HIS TWENTY-FOUR YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF MYRTLE BEACH CITY COUNCIL AND TO RECOGNIZE HIM AS THE LONGEST-SERVING MEMBER IN THE HISTORY OF CITY COUNCIL.

Whereas, for twenty-four years, the City of Myrtle Beach has enjoyed the benefit of the commitment, experience, and leadership of the Honorable Mike Chestnut, a current member of Myrtle Beach City Council; and

Whereas, Councilmember Mike Chestnut, a real estate agent and restaurateur, took office in November 2000, following his election to Myrtle Beach City Council. He was re-elected in 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023. Prior to his election to city council, he served on the Myrtle Beach Housing Authority; and

Whereas, a longtime resident and businessperson in the Myrtle Beach community, Mr. Chestnut owns and operates a restaurant in the city's downtown area; and

Whereas, Councilmember Mike Chestnut began his seventh term on city council in January 2024, and this term continues until January 2028. He is now the longest-serving city councilmember in the history of Myrtle Beach City Council, having broken the old record held by Wilson Cain for more than two decades; and

Whereas, Mike Chestnut has already created a legacy of consistent excellence and commitment for the people of South Carolina, most particularly those of Myrtle Beach, and it is a great pleasure to salute him for his distinguished service and to wish him all the best as he continues to serve in 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, commend the Honorable Mike Chestnut for his twenty-four years of dedicated public service as a member of Myrtle Beach City Council and recognize him as the longest-serving member in the history of city council.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Mike Chestnut.

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