A house RESOLUTION

TO recognize the breaking ground of the Arthur E. BRown Regional WoRkforce Training Center at the technical College of the lowcountry and to honor u.s. Army General (Ret.) Arthur E. Brown.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives recognizes the critical importance of workforce development in driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and ensuring the prosperity of its citizens; and

Whereas, the Arthur E. Brown Regional Workforce Training Center at the Technical College of the Lowcountry has been identified as a pivotal project that aligns with the state's commitment to enhancing workforce skills, promoting job creation, and advancing economic opportunities; and

Whereas, the Arthur E. Brown Regional Workforce Training Center at the Technical College of the Lowcountry is designed to serve as a hub for comprehensive training programs, offering a diverse range of skills and development opportunities across various industries including, but not limited to, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and other high-demand sectors; and

Whereas, the establishment of the Arthur E. Brown Regional Workforce Training Center at the Technical College of the Lowcountry will contribute to the state's efforts to bridge the gap between workforce needs and available talent, ensuring that businesses thrive and communities flourish; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives encourages all relevant state agencies, departments, and authorities to collaborate in a coordinated effort to ensure the successful implementation and ongoing operation of the Arthur E. Brown Regional Workforce Training Center; and

Whereas, the Arthur E. Brown Regional Workforce Training Center honors U.S. Army General (Ret.) Arthur E. Brown, Jr., named 2021 Commissioner of the Year by the South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners for his significant contributions in promoting technical education and workforce development; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives acknowledges the broad-based support from community leaders, businesses, educational institutions, and citizens alike for the establishment of the Arthur E. Brown Regional Workforce Training Center at the Technical College of the Lowcountry. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize the breaking ground of the Arthur E. Brown Regional Workforce Training Center at the Technical College of the Lowcountry and honor U.S. Army General (Ret.) Arthur E. Brown.

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