A house RESOLUTION

To recognize and COMMEND THE HONORABLE JOHN "JAY" WEST IV FOR HIS COMMITTED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE CITIZENS OF DISTRICT 7 IN ABBEVILLE, ANDERSON, AND GREENVILLE COUNTIES AND TO WISH HIM SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, for eight years, the Honorable John "Jay" West IV has faithfully represented the citizens of District 7 in the House of Representatives of this great State; and

Whereas, Representative West was born in Anderson to John T. West III and Susan Poore Lacy. He is a well-educated man, having received his undergraduate degree in 1987, master's degree in 1992, and doctoral degree in 1997, all from Erskine College. Additionally, he attended Gordon-Conwell Arrow Leadership Development from 1990 to 1992 and Pennsylvania State University School of Economic Development in 2007; and

Whereas, Representative West's experience as a businessman and consultant has enabled him to make invaluable contributions to the South Carolina House of Representatives during his tenure. Outside of his executive positions in businesses, he has also served on many boards and in several senior positions including the Palmetto Pride Board of Directors from 2002 to 2004, South Carolina Ambassador for Economic Development in 2002, chairman for the Upstate SC Alliance Board of Directors Strategic Planning Committee from 2006 to 2009, Erskine College Board of Counselors from 2006 to 2008, SCbio Board of Governors from 2006 to 2009, Lander University Board of Visitors from 2007 to 2009, South Carolina Professional Appraisers Coalition (SCPAC) Legislative Committee in 2015, SCPAC Board of Directors in 2016, chairman of Education and Public Works' Transportation Subcommittee from 2017 to 2018, chairman of Legislative Oversight's Health Care and Regulatory Subcommittee from 2019 to 2022, and is currently the chairman of the Speaker's ad hoc Committee on Economic Development and Utility Modernization, the first vice-chairman of the Labor, Commerce and Industry (LCI) Committee, chairman of LCI's Public Utilities Subcommittee, and a member of the State Regulation of Public Utilities Review Committee. He is also a South Carolina Health Policy Fellow and is a Master Mason to Hamilton Lodge #403; and

Whereas, Representative West is no stranger to awards and acclamations. He was named Rotary Citizen of the Year for Abbeville County in 2000, won the InnoVision Technology Award in 2001, was awarded the South Carolina Department of Commerce Rural Leadership Award in 2002, and received the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce Business Champion Award; and

Whereas, Representative West is a family man, and on January 8, 1988, he married the love of his life, Jennifer Brice. He has three children whom he adores, John T. West V "Jack", Brice McCaslin West, and Gray Thomason West and is a doting grandfather to his two grandchildren. Representative West is also a lover of animals, and his dog, Rep, holds a special place in his heart. 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 commend the honorable John "Jay" West IV for his committed service to the South Carolina House of Representatives and the citizens of District 7 in Abbeville, Anderson, and Greenville counties and wish him success in all his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable John "Jay" West IV.

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