South Carolina H 5732: Marcia M. Legare, retirement

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2025-2026 Bill 5732 Text of Previous Version (Jun. 25, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5732

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A house RESOLUTION

TO HONOR MARCIA M. LEGARE, 
RECEPTIONIST FOR THE SOLOMON BLATT BUILDING, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER 
RETIREMENT AFTER MANY YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED 
SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives has learned that 
Marcia M. Legare will retire on July 31, 2026, after more than thirty-six years 
as a state employee, the last three decades of which have been served as a 
highly regarded receptionist for the House in the Solomon Blatt Building; and

Whereas, born the daughter of Fred and Elizabeth Medlin, the young 
Marcia graduated from Dreher High School in May 1959. Continuing her education, 
she earned a bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of South 
Carolina in August 1963. In God's good time, she met and married Thomas 
Couturier Robertson Legare Jr. on February 9, 1962, at Columbia's Trinity 
Episcopal Cathedral, the Lord blessing their union with four children: Thomas 
Keith, Stuart Blair, John Robertson, and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie," who in turn 
have blessed their parents with ten grandchildren, Kareena, Shaw, Isabel, 
Estelle, Nevin, Tommy, Robin, Sonia, Jenkins, and Anna Sams; and

Whereas, in 1969, Marcia began serving with the state's Employment 
Security Commission and worked there while husband Tom attended the University 
of South Carolina School of Law; and

Whereas, Marcia then devoted herself to service as a loving wife, 
mother, and homemaker. She nurtured her four children, making sure their lives 
were filled with encouragement and opportunity. Her commitment took her to every 
school activity, every dance recital, indeed every event that mattered to her 
children. Her support laid the foundation for their confidence and success. After 
her children found their own paths, Marcia embraced a new life chapter serving 
the House of Representatives as a legislative aide for the Pickens County 
Legislative Delegation (1992-1994). Subsequently, she became a receptionist for 
the Solomon Blatt Building, where she has served faithfully; and

Whereas, as a receptionist, Marcia became the welcoming face and 
attentive voice of the House, consistently listening carefully to every caller, 
understanding their needs, and connecting them with the right person or agency 
to resolve their issues efficiently. Marcia's profound institutional knowledge and 
warm professionalism have made her a valuable asset to members, staff, 
lobbyists, and constituents. These qualities also have helped her ensure that 
House members can focus on their duties, confident that their constituent 
services are being managed with care and efficiency; and

Whereas, during Marcia's well-earned retirement, the House hopes she 
will find herself more frequently able to indulge in membership activities with 
the Columbia Garden Club, several bridge clubs, and Trinity Cathedral, as well 
as in spending more time with her delightful family; and

Whereas, the House of Representatives, grateful for the legacy of 
consistent commitment and excellence Marcia Legare has bestowed on the people 
of South Carolina, takes great pleasure in wishing her well as she enters 
retirement and enjoys the more leisurely pace of the days ahead. Now, 
therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of 
Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House 
of Representatives, by this resolution, honor Marcia M. Legare, 
receptionist for the Solomon Blatt Building, upon the occasion of her 
retirement after many years of exemplary service and wish her continued success 
and happiness in all her future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to 
Marcia M. Legare.

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