TO CONGRATULATE THE HONORABLE ELAINE COX ELLIOTT UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS MAGISTRATE JUDGE FOR GEORGETOWN COUNTY, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE TO GEORGETOWN COUNTY, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize the Honorable Elaine Cox Elliott upon the occasion of her retirement; and

Whereas, Judge Elaine Cox Elliott earned an Associate's degree in Paralegal Services from Coastal Carolina University and an Associate's degree in Business Administration from Horry Georgetown Technical College; and

Whereas, Judge Elliott began her career in Georgetown County by serving the Georgetown County School District. Within the district, she served in the Self-Contained Special Services Department for twenty years, aiding in the education of children with disabilities at Pleasant Hill Middle and High School; and

Whereas, in the legal arena, Judge Elliott worked as the Clerk of Court for Georgetown County, for several attorneys within the Georgetown area, and under Judge Williams; and

Whereas, in 2005, Judge Elliott was appointed magistrate judge. Guided by her fairness, humanity, and love for her county and community, she served the Pleasant Hill Magistrate's Office for thirteen years; and

Whereas, even though her role as magistrate judge followed her tenure as an educator, Judge Elliott continued to teach life lessons. As magistrate judge, she guided wrongdoers to make better choices, improve their quality of life, and keep her beloved community safe; and

Whereas, Judge Elliott married Benny Keith Elliott on July 11, 1965. Together, they have two sons, Bret and Clint; one daughter, Kimberly; and five grandchildren, Jackson, Colton, Brittney, Cheyenne, and Caleb; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are grateful for the diligence and commitment that Judge Elliott has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina. The members take immense pleasure in wishing her well as she enters retirement. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate the Honorable Elaine Cox Elliott upon the occasion of her retirement as magistrate judge for Georgetown County, commend her for her many years of dedicated public service to Georgetown County, and wish her continued success in all her future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Elaine Cox Elliott.