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This resolution honors the life and legacy of Charles "Marshall" Cain, a prominent South Carolina public servant, lawyer, and community leader who passed away on January 13, 2025. The resolution details Cain's significant achievements, including serving as a legislative assistant to Senator Strom Thurmond, being elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives as a Republican, and holding leadership positions in state government. It highlights his professional accomplishments, such as being the primary sponsor of legislation creating the Legislative Audit Council and serving as Executive Assistant to Governor James B. Edwards, as well as his roles at the U.S. Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency. The resolution also emphasizes Cain's personal qualities, noting his devout Christian faith, involvement in community organizations like the Rotary Club, and his commitment to public service. It recognizes his receipt of the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian award, and pays tribute to his family, including his wife Anne and their children and grandchildren. The resolution formally expresses the South Carolina Senate's profound sorrow at his passing and extends deepest sympathy to his family, with a final provision mandating that a copy of the resolution be presented to his family.

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