South Carolina S 545: Carolyn Umphlett

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2025-2026 Bill 545 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 10, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 545

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE carolyn mitchum umphlett FOR receiving 
the highest civilian honor in the state of south carolina, the order of the 
palmetto.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina Senate is pleased to learn that Carolyn Mitchum Umphlett has been awarded 
the highest civilian honor in the State of South Carolina, the Order of the 
Palmetto; and

Whereas, according to 
the Association of Counties, Ms. Carolyn is the longest currently-serving state 
or county employee on record, having devoted sixty-four years of service to our 
State; and

Whereas, Ms. Carolyn 
began her career in the Treasurer's Office upon graduation from high school in 
1961. In 1980, she ran for County Treasurer and won. She has served faithfully ever 
since and plans to retire on June 30, 2025; and

Whereas, a devout 
Christian, she is a member of Moncks Corner United Methodist Church. Those who 
know her praise her as an individual who selflessly places the needs of others 
above her own; and

Whereas, the Senate is 
grateful for Ms. Carolyn's dedicated service to the people and the State of 
South Carolina and takes great pleasure in saluting her for receiving the 
prestigious Order of the Palmetto award. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Carolyn 
Mitchum Umphlett for receiving the highest civilian honor in the State of South 
Carolin, the Order of the Palmetto.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this 
resolution be presented to Carolyn Mitchum Umphlett.

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