Bill Text: SC S1228 | 2019-2020 | 123rd General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: William V. McCrary, Jr.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2020-06-23 - Introduced and adopted [S1228 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2019-S1228-Introduced.html
A SENATE RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE WILLIAM "BILL" V. MCCRARY JR. ON THE OCCASION OF HIS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY WITH WILLIAM BARNET & SON, LLC AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, a native of Anderson, William "Bill" V. McCrary Jr. was born on September 6, 1946. He is an alumnus of the Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Duke University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering; and
Whereas, Mr. McCrary started his career in manufacturing and, in 1970, joined William Barnet & Son, Inc., a synthetic fiber, yarn, and polymer manufacturing company headquartered in Spartanburg; and
Whereas, Mr. McCrary served in a variety of roles within the company until becoming the chief executive officer in 2001 and then chairman in 2017; and
Whereas, his commitment to advancing South Carolina and the United States' manufacturing industry led Mr. McCrary to serve in leadership roles with the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, the National Council of Textile Organizations, the American Fiber Manufacturers Association, and the Palmetto Business Forum; and
Whereas, in 2016, Mr. McCrary was awarded the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award, the most prestigious award given to South Carolinians in manufacturing, from the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance; and
Whereas, Mr. McCrary has stood committed to supporting community efforts such as the McCrary Blood and Marrow Transplant Unit at the Greenville Hospital System and its Phase II expansion of the Cancer Survivors Park; and
Whereas, Mr. McCrary is the loving husband of Jan C. McCrary; and
Whereas, he and his late wife Esta B. McCrary have two children, William V. McCrary, III (Trip) and Bradley G. McCrary; and
Whereas, he is a devoted grandfather to seven grandchildren; and
Whereas, Mr. McCrary's character, integrity, and lifelong commitment to excellence have truly benefited South Carolina's manufacturing industry and countless South Carolinians. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize William "Bill" V. McCrary Jr. on the occasion of his fiftieth anniversary with William Barnet & Son, LLC and wish him much happiness and fulfillment in all his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to William "Bill" V. McCrary Jr.
