South Carolina General Assembly
120th Session, 2013-2014
H. 4064
STATUS INFORMATION
House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Skelton, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brannon, G.A.Brown, R.L.Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, CobbHunter, Cole, H.A.Crawford, K.R.Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Edge, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Harrell, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Kennedy, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, M.S.McLeod, W.J.McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D.C.Moss, V.S.Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, H.L.Ott, Owens, Parks, Patrick, Pitts, Pope, Powers Norrell, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, RobinsonSimpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, G.M.Smith, G.R.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Vick, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Wood
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Introduced in the House on April 30, 2013
Adopted by the House on April 30, 2013
Summary: Robert Ricketts
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
DateBodyAction Description with journal page number
4/30/2013HouseIntroduced and adopted (House Journalpage13)
VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
4/30/2013
AHOUSE RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ROBERT RICKETTS, ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTYSEVEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina are pleased to learn that Robert Ricketts will be honored for his many contributions to Clemson University,surrounded by family and friends at a party marking his distinguished career on May 3, 2013; and
Whereas, a native of Anderson, Mr. Ricketts earned an associate’sdegree from Anderson College in 1969 and a bachelor’sdegree in business administration from Erskine College in 1971, and he completed the College Business Management Institute at the University of Kentucky; and
Whereas, after graduation, he served with the J. C. Penney Company of Greenville and Anderson for four years in merchandise management before he began his lengthy career with Clemson University in 1976; and
Whereas, for nine years, he served in the university’s auditing and accounting departments and was named audit supervisor in 1980, a post he held until 1985 when he became the athletic department’s chief financial officer; and
Whereas, Mr. Ricketts remained in that position until 2003, and although he was still involved in many aspects of athletic department finances, his primary focus shifted to athletic facilities, dealing with new construction, renovations, maintenance of the facilities and grounds, and event management; and
Whereas, under his leadership, two landmark accomplishments were completed: the West End Zone, the football complex which houses the football offices, locker rooms, dining hall, weight rooms, and training rooms; and the beautiful Indoor Football Facility with AstroTurf; and
Whereas, his retirement on September 7, 2013, will mark more than twentyeight years of dedicated service to the athletic department at Clemson University; and
Whereas, together with his beloved wife, Kathey, he has reared two fine children; a son, Chesley, and a daughter, Lindsey; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the years of dedication that Robert Ricketts has devoted to the athletic program at Clemson University and wish him many years of enjoyment in his wellearned retirement. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize and honor Robert Ricketts, Associate Athletic Director of Clemson University, upon the occasion of his retirement after thirtyseven years of outstanding service to the university, and wish him continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Robert Ricketts.
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