A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE RUSSELL L. OTT ON HIS COMMITTED SERVICE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OVER THE PAST ELEVEN YEARS AND TO WISH HIM FELICITY AND SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, for eleven years, the Honorable Russell L. Ott has faithfully represented the citizens of District 93 (Calhoun, Lexington, and Orangeburg counties) in the South Carolina House of Representatives; and

Whereas, a resident of St. Matthews, Russell L. Ott is the son of Harry L., Jr., and Linda Fleming Ott. In preparation for his career, he earned a bachelor's degree at Clemson University in 2000, followed by an MPA at the University of South Carolina in 2003. He is the proud father of two children, Lawson Legare and Bryce Jameson, and, like his father, former state representative Harry Ott, he is a businessman and farmer; and

Whereas, during his time of service in the House of Representatives, Russell Ott has proven his worth as a member of several committees, most recently the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee, as well as the Legislative Oversight Committee; and

Whereas, in addition, Representative Ott has served as town administrator for Elloree, North, and Neeses and as a lobbyist for the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, being also a former member of the South Carolina Farm Bureau (2004-2013). Further, this man of faith serves the Lord as a member of Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church; and

Whereas, understanding that Russell Ott will retire as a House member at the end of his present term of office, his colleagues in the House of Representatives wish to thank him for his strong dedication to the people of District 93 and extend sincere good wishes for all the best life has to offer in the coming years. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate and commend the Honorable Russell L. Ott on his committed service in the South Carolina House of Representatives over the past eleven years and wish him felicity and success in all his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Russell L. Ott.

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