A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHARLES M. CANNON of columbia, FORMER DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE WITH THE CAUCUS AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS AS HE TAKES ON NEW CHALLENGES.

Whereas, the House of Representatives has learned that Charles M. Cannon of Columbia, former executive director of the South Carolina House Republican Caucus, recently stepped down from the position he held with such distinction for more than two decades; and

Whereas, during his time as executive director of the House Republican Caucus, Charles worked with caucus leadership to communicate legislative activities and priorities to members, supervised all activities and daily operations of the caucus, and served as liaison between caucus members and its Business Roundtable members. He also advised current House members and candidates on constituency issues, campaign management, budgeting, and public relations; acted as intermediary between the House Caucus and Senate Caucus regarding legislative initiatives; and established relationships with local and regional officials to assist with candidate recruitment; and

Whereas, while he served with the House Republican Caucus, Charles worked for eight majority leaders and three House Speakers; and

Whereas, prior to taking up his duties with the House Republican Caucus, Charles Cannon served with Beers-York Construction Company as regional business development manager. Earlier, he served with two Beasley for Governor election campaigns, as well as in the office of then-Governor David M. Beasley; and

Whereas, away from the office, Charles Cannon has served on the South Carolina State Museum Foundation Board, and he is also a Hammond School Ambassador and member of the Hammond Finance Committee. He loves to travel, and he finds strong support for all his labors in his family: his lovely wife, Clare; his daughter, Elizabeth; and his son, Charles, Jr.; and

Whereas, in preparation for his career, the young Charles earned his Bachelor of Science in Political Science at Clinton's Presbyterian College (1993); and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is grateful for the legacy of dedication and excellence that Charles Cannon has given the people of South Carolina, and the members wish him many years of satisfaction and prosperity in his new pursuits. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Charles M. Cannon of Columbia, former director of the South Carolina House Republican Caucus, for his outstanding service with the caucus and wish him continued success and fulfillment in all his future endeavors as he takes on new challenges.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Charles Cannon.

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