H 5732

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 5732
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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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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