A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR Tona Quinton, director of accounting and benefits for the south carolina house of representatives, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER many YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE to the state, AND TO WISH HER much HAPPINESS and joy IN the FUTURE.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives have learned that Tona Quinton will retire on January 2, 2025, after many years of service to the Palmetto State, the last of which have been as the Director of Accounting and Benefits for the House of Representatives; and

Whereas, she began her career in South Carolina government in 1989 with the Department of Education, and from 1991 to 2003, she served with PEBA/SCRS. After a brief stint in the Office of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, she returned to work for PEBA/SCRS until 2007, she then worked for the Senate until 2010 when she began working for the House of Representatives much to the delight of the Clerk of the House, Charles Reid; and

Whereas, dedicated to serving the State of South Carolina, Tona has been a lifetime advocate for her coworkers and improved and developed numerous programs within the House of Representatives to ensure that staff and representatives received quality service; and

Whereas, a faithful member of Riverland Hills Baptist Church, she enjoys participating in Bible studies and plans to get even more involved in her church upon her retirement; and

Whereas, together with her beloved husband, Kendall Quinton, himself a much-appreciated former state employee, she reared three fine children: Bethany, Kendall, and Chloe who are all also well-known to the State House community and have been raised to make their parents quite proud; and

Whereas, the Quintons plan to spend many happy hours of retirement traveling and taking cruises from the United States to international destinations. While at home in her retirement, Tona plans to spend more family time with Kendall and the children, visit other family members, and get reacquainted with old friends. She has ambitious plans to spend more time cooking, baking, and gardening; weaving on her new floor loom; and working out at the gym; and

Whereas, grateful for her many years of distinguished service to the State and particularly the House of Representatives, the South Carolina House of Representatives takes great pleasure in extending best wishes to Tona Quinton as she transitions to a richly deserved retirement and the leisurely pace of the days ahead, and the members wish her many years of enjoyment in her well-earned retirement. 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 Tona Quinton, Director of Accounting and Benefits for the South Carolina House of Representatives, upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of outstanding service to the State, and wish her much happiness and joy in the future.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Tona Quinton.

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