A house RESOLUTION

TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE MATTHEW W. "MATT" LEBER FOR HIS TWO YEARS OF COMMITTED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF HOUSE DISTRICT 116 IN CHARLESTON AND COLLETON COUNTIES AND TO WISH HIM SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, for two years, the Honorable Matthew W. "Matt" Leber has faithfully represented the citizens of Charleston and Colleton counties' District 116 in the House of Representatives of this great State; and

Whereas, born in 1973 in Washington, North Carolina, the young Matt graduated from Mitchell Community College with an associate degree (2003) and attended the University of Maryland; and

Whereas, before being elected to guard the faith, families, and freedom of his fellow citizens, this patriotic American served his country between 1991 and 1998 as a paratrooper and in the 10th Special Forces Group. He is a decorated combat veteran who was awarded the Army Commendation Medal after five years in Germany and Bosnia; and

Whereas, after earning his degree in business management, Matt felt the events of 9/11 driving him to serve his country once again, this time by working for multiple federal agencies until 2011. He and his wife, Michele, operate a rental business with homes in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Recently, they resized their business so Matt could turn his complete attention to serving his beloved home state of South Carolina as a member of the General Assembly; and

Whereas, in 2022, Matt Leber was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives, where he has proven his value as a member of various committees, most recently the Judiciary Committee. He also was chairman of the Freshman Caucus in 2022; and

Whereas, Representative Leber believes strongly in personal involvement with his community, and his convictions have led him to serve that community in several capacities. These include former or present membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Charleston Rifle Club, American Legion (Hollywood, Post 145), Red Truck Men's Prayer Group, and Greater Lowcountry Republican Club. A man of faith, he finds his spiritual home at Adam's Run Baptist Church; and

Whereas, in the firm support of his family, Matt finds strength to carry out his duties. He and his lovely wife are the proud parents of three children, Savannah, Lucas, and Kensington. The Lebers reside on Johns Island; and

Whereas, Matt Leber's colleagues in the House of Representatives, understanding that he will not seek re-election, thank him for his dedicated service to the people of District 116 and extend heartiest wishes for all the best life has to offer in the coming years. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend the Honorable Matthew W. "Matt" Leber for his two years of committed service to the citizens of House District 116 in Charleston and Colleton counties and wish him success and fulfillment in all his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Matthew W. "Matt" Leber.

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