South Carolina H 4994: Retirement Gail Gingrey

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2025-2026 Bill 4994 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 22, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4994

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A house RESOLUTION

to congratulate Gail Gingrey upon the occasion of 
her fifty years of dedicated service as a realtor in south carolina and to wish 
her continued happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead. 

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to recognize longtime 
Aiken Realtor and businesswoman, Gail Gingrey, upon the occasion of her 
completion of fifty years of service in the real estate profession in 2026; and

Whereas, a native of 
Johnston in Edgefield County, Gail Gingrey was raised on her family's farm, 
where her father cultivated approximately 1,200 acres of land, including cattle 
operations and peach orchards, instilling in her the values of hard work and 
perseverance; and

Whereas, Mrs. Gingrey 
moved to Aiken in 1972 and began her distinguished real estate career in 1976, 
building a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and excellence that has 
endured for five decades; and

Whereas, a true 
trailblazer in the industry, Mrs. Gingrey made history in 1985 by co-founding 
the Real Estate Shoppe, the first all-women-owned and operated real estate firm 
in South Carolina and the largest agency of its kind in the Palmetto State; and

Whereas, Mrs. Gingrey 
currently leads a premier real estate team at Meybohm Real Estate in downtown 
Aiken, working alongside Bethanne Farrell and one of Gingrey's grandsons, 
Daniel Leonardi, and is widely respected for her integrity, proactive 
communication, and unwavering commitment to her clients, family, and community; 
and 

Whereas, a devout 
Christian, she is an active member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church; and 

Whereas, Gail has been married 
to the love of her life, Bill, for more than sixty years, and together they are 
the proud parents of two children, grandparents of five grandchildren, and 
great-grandparents of six great-grandchildren; and 

Whereas, in her leisure 
time, she enjoys spending time with her family, cheering for the Clemson 
Tigers, and advocating for the continued growth and prosperity of her 
community; and 

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives appreciate the passion, leadership, 
and dedication that Gail Gingrey has shown in serving the citizens and the 
State of South Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, congratulate Gail Gingrey upon the occasion of her fifty 
years of dedicated service as a Realtor in South Carolina and wish her continued 
happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead. 

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Gail Gingrey.

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