TO RECOGNIZE AND THANK PHIL BAILEY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, it is altogether fitting that the members of the Senate of the State of South Carolina should pause in their deliberations to express their gratitude to Phil Bailey for his significant contributions to Senate Democratic Caucus; and

Whereas, a native of Columbia and a graduate of the College of Charleston, he began his career with Charleston Mayor Joe Riley's 2003 reelection campaign; and

Whereas, Mr. Bailey is a 2014 graduate of Leadership South Carolina and serves on the board of directors for Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands; and

Whereas, a veteran of numerous state Senate races and statewide campaigns in South Carolina, he served as the director of the South Carolina Senate Democratic Caucus from 2005 to 2014; and

Whereas, named one of South Carolina's top "Democratic Influencers" by Campaign and Elections magazine, Mr. Bailey currently works as the senior project manager for the South Carolina-based digital advocacy and communications firm Push Advocacy, overseeing implementation of digital communication strategies for trade groups, corporations, and nonprofit organizations; and

Whereas, he cofounded the political web show Pub Politics, which ran from 2010 to 2013, with Wesley Donehue, with whom he has had a longtime political association; and

Whereas, an avid sportsman, Phil Bailey takes advantage of every opportunity to enjoy life outdoors, richly afforded to him in the Palmetto State; and

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate values the long association that Phil Bailey has had with the Senate Democratic Caucus, and the members look to hear of his continued success in the days ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and thank Phil Bailey for his many years of service with the South Carolina Senate Democratic Caucus and wish him well in all his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Phil Bailey.