South Carolina S 284: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS SINCERE GRATITUDE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOR THEIR AID GIVEN TO THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON DURING HURRICANE MATTHEW.

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2025-2026 Bill 284 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 29, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 284

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE Robert H. Boyles Jr. UPON THE 
OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS many YEARS OF DEDICATED 
SERVICE to the people and the state of south carolina, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH 
HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Robert H. Boyles Jr. upon 
the occasion of his retirement from the South Carolina Department of Natural 
Resources (SCDNR); and

Whereas, Mr. Boyles 
received a Master of Marine Policy from the University of Delaware and a 
Bachelor of Science in mathematical economics from Wake Forest University. He 
was a Bradley fellow in Marine Policy at the Duke University Marine Lab; and

Whereas, prior to 
joining the SCDNR, Robert worked as assistant to the director for programs at 
the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium. Robert was a Dean John A. Knauss Sea 
Grant Marine Policy fellow, where he worked for the NOAA Coastal Ocean Program; 
and

Whereas, Mr. Boyles 
began his career with SCDNR as an hourly employee in 1992, working on coastal 
fish and wildlife habitat issues with the South Carolina Wildlife & Marine 
Resources Department, the forerunner agency of today's SCDNR; and

Whereas, Mr. Boyles served 
as SCDNR Deputy Director for Marine Resources from 2003 to 2019. As Deputy 
Director, Mr. Boyles led all aspects of the operations, management, and policy 
coordination for the Marine Resources Division. In this role, Robert 
represented the State of South Carolina on several regional and national marine 
resources stewardship panels; and

Whereas, Mr. Boyles served 
on the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council from 2005 to 2012. He also served 
as commissioner, vice chair, and chair of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries 
Commission. Mr. Boyles serves as president of the Southeastern Association of 
Fish and Wildlife Agencies and chair of the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium 
Board of Directors; and

Whereas, over the 
years, Mr. Boyles has received a number of honors and awards, including the 
Captain David H. Hart Award, which was awarded to him in 2023 by the Atlantic 
States Marine Fisheries Commission for his outstanding contributions to the 
sustainable management of marine resources along the eastern seaboard; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate appreciate the passion and dedication that Mr. Boyles 
has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina. Now, 
therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Robert 
H. Boyles Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement, commend him for his many years 
of dedicated service, and wish him much happiness and fulfillment in the years 
ahead.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this 
resolution be presented to Robert H. Boyles Jr.

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