Bill Text: SC S0631 | 2019-2020 | 123rd General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Dr. Robert Maddox
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-03-12 - Introduced and adopted [S0631 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2019-S0631-Introduced.html
A SENATE RESOLUTION
TO EXPRESS PROFOUND GRATITUDE TO DR. ROBERT MADDOX FOR HIS WORK AS EDGEFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE EDGEFIELD COMMUNITY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are grateful for the transformative work Dr. Robert Maddox has done as Superintendent of Edgefield County School District; and
Whereas, Dr. Maddox is an alumnus of the University of South Carolina, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Education; Auburn University, where he earned a Master of Education; and South Carolina State University, where he earned a Doctor of Education; and
Whereas, with a strong background in and dedication to public education, Dr. Maddox has over thirty years' experience as an educator in South Carolina. He began this career as a biology teacher and assistant football coach at Strom Thurmond High School, and over the years, he has been a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, and associate superintendent and has served at the elementary, intermediate, middle, and high school levels; and
Whereas, in his role as Edgefield County School District Superintendent, Dr. Maddox has served since January 1, 2016, having been unanimously elected by the Edgefield County School Board on December 8, 2015; and
Whereas, an active leader in his profession and his community, Dr. Maddox has been an involved participant in many civic and professional organizations in South Carolina, such as the South Carolina Reading Initiative, South Carolina School Leadership Executive Institute, and Lexington Medical Center Board of Directors; and
Whereas, given his accomplished career, Dr. Maddox has received a number of honors and awards over the years, including the Tenenbaum Award and the South Carolina Football Coaches Association Coach of the Year; and
Whereas, Dr. Maddox has been married for twenty-four years to his wife, Shannon, who is both an Edgefield County native and a retired public school teacher. Together, they have two children; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are grateful for the diligence and commitment that Dr. Robert Maddox has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina. The members take immense pleasure in wishing him well. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express profound gratitude to Dr. Robert Maddox for his work as Edgefield County School District Superintendent, commend him for his many years of dedicated service to the Edgefield community and the State of South Carolina, and wish him continued success in all his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Robert Maddox.
