A HOUSE RESOLUTION

TO HONOR AND THANK REPRESENTATIVE MARTY W. COATES FOR HIS FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF FLORENCE AND SUMTER COUNTIES AS WELL AS THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, to serve the State of South Carolina as a member of the General Assembly is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a South Carolinian; and

Whereas, born July 14, 1963, in Dillon, South Carolina, Representative Coates is the son of Clyde and Bessie H. Coates; and

Whereas, graduating from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1986, Representative Coates married Mary Bridgette Parker and they have two children, Luke and Rachel; and

Whereas, Representative Coates is a member of the Board of Deacons at Ebenezer Baptist Church; and

Whereas, as a member of the Florence County Bush for President, he served as cochairman; and

Whereas, a retired Major, Representative Coates received the Bronze Star, United States Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, and served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm; and

Whereas, throughout his past five years of service in the House of Representatives, Representatives Coates has served both his State and his community with pride, and the Palmetto State is truly grateful for the time, energy, and commitment Representative Coates has made. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That members of the House of Representatives wish to honor and thank Representative Marty W. Coates for his five years of service to the citizens of Florence and Sumter counties as well as the State of South Carolina, and to extend best wishes to him in all of his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Marty W. Coates.

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