TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JOHN HEATH CALDWELL, LEGISLATIVE LIAISON FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, AFTER THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, it is altogether fitting and proper that the members of the Senate of the State of South Carolina should pause in their deliberations to express their gratitude to John Heath Caldwell for his significant contributions to the Palmetto State; and
Whereas, born in Winnsboro, John Caldwell graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1972 and joined the staff of the Department of Motor Vehicles on September 4, 1973; and
Whereas, upon his arrival, he served as a motor-vehicle supervisor and was promoted to the position of motor-vehicle manager in 1984 and administrator in 1987; and
Whereas, in 1999, he became the legislative liaison for the Department of Motor Vehicles, where he has served the agency and members of the General Assembly by providing vital information on a wide range of topics and handling sensitive information associated with those issues; and
Whereas, regarding public service as the highest calling, John Caldwell gained the admiration of his colleagues and legislators for his knowledge of and dedication to the Department of Motor Vehicles, with a reputation for giving sincere advice and a ready response; and
Whereas, he plans to spend many happy hours of retirement with his beloved family: his wife, Cheryl; his son, Heath; and his daughter, Jenny; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are grateful for the years of dedication that John Heath Caldwell has devoted to the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles and wish him many years of enjoyment in his well-earned retirement. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the Senate of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize and honor John Heath Caldwell, Legislative liaison for the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, upon the occasion of his retirement, after thirty-eight years of outstanding service, and wish him continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to John Heath Caldwell.