South Carolina S 681: Emily Cummings Cope Retirement

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2025-2026 Bill 681 Text of Previous Version (May. 28, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 681

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE Emily Cummings Cope UPON THE 
OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HER FOR her twenty-six YEARS OF 
DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS 
AHEAD.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Emily Cummings Cope upon the 
occasion of her retirement from the South Carolina Department of Natural 
Resources (SCDNR); and

Whereas, Emily is an 
alumna of Clemson University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in 
Aquaculture, Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, as well as her Master of Science 
degree; and

Whereas, Emily began 
her professional career in 1999 as an employee with the South Carolina 
Department of Natural Resources working as the Forest Stewardship Program 
Supervisor. She served as SCDNR's Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Deputy 
Director from November 2011 until May 2025, where she led all aspects of the 
operation, management, and policy coordination for the Wildlife and Freshwater 
Fisheries Division; and

Whereas, a civic 
leader, Emily has served on several boards, commissions, and councils, 
including the Recreational Boating and Fishing Alliance from 2024 to the present 
and the National Conservation Leadership Institute from 2023 to the present. 
She also served as president of the South Carolina Chapter of The Wildlife 
Society from 2007 until 2009; and

Whereas, over the 
years, Emily has received a number of honors and awards, including the 2010 United 
States Forest Service Excellence Award and the United States Forest Service 
"Wings Across the Americas" Habitat Conservation Award for outstanding 
contributions to and exceptional leadership toward conservation; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate appreciate the passion and dedication that Emily 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 Emily 
Cummings Cope upon the occasion of her retirement, commend her for her twenty-six 
years of dedicated service, and wish her much happiness and fulfillment in the 
years ahead.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this 
resolution be presented to Emily Cummings Cope.

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