S 1161

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 1161
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A senate RESOLUTION
TO CONGRATULATE Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health
UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS quasquicentennial ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND the
Livestock-Poultry Health Commission FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO
THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, the members of
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Clemson Livestock-Poultry
Health as it celebrates this important milestone; and
Whereas, Clemson
Livestock-Poultry Health has served the State of South Carolina for one hundred
twenty-five years as a trusted leader in animal health diagnostics, food safety
inspection, disease surveillance, and agricultural support, safeguarding the
health of livestock and poultry industries critical to the State's economy; and
Whereas, established by
the board of trustees of Clemson Agricultural College after the South Carolina
General Assembly passed Act 445 in February 1901, Clemson Livestock-Poultry
Health has played a vital role in protecting public health by monitoring and
responding to animal diseases that have the potential to impact food safety and
zoonotic transmission; and
Whereas, Clemson
Livestock-Poultry Health provides essential diagnostic services, research, and
outreach efforts that support veterinarians, producers, and regulatory agencies
across South Carolina and beyond; and
Whereas, the
organization has contributed significantly to the advancement of animal
agriculture through innovation, scientific expertise, and a long-standing
commitment to service and excellence; and
Whereas, Clemson
Livestock-Poultry Health continues to strengthen South Carolina's agricultural
resilience by supporting biosecurity, emergency response preparedness, and the
sustainability of livestock and poultry operations; and
Whereas, the members of
the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment of Clemson
Livestock-Poultry Health to 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 Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health upon the occasion of its quasquicentennial
anniversary and commend the Livestock-Poultry Health Commission for its many
years of dedicated service to the people and the State of South Carolina.
Be it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to South Carolina state veterinarian,
Dr. Michael Neault, College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences dean,
Dr. Matt Holt, and the Livestock-Poultry Health Commission chairman, Trustee
John N. "Nicky" McCarter Jr.
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