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This resolution, a formal expression from the South Carolina Senate, honors and recognizes the City of Greer as it celebrates its 150th anniversary. The resolution acknowledges Greer's origins in 1873 with the establishment of a railway station on land donated by James Manning Greer, its incorporation as a town in 1876, and its subsequent growth into a bustling hub for commerce and textile manufacturing, particularly after a second railway line was added in 1914. It further notes the city's transformation in the 20th century, attracting advanced manufacturing and global innovators like BMW, and its strategic development with the opening of Interstate 85 and the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, which includes South Carolina's Inland Port Greer, enhancing global market access. The resolution also highlights the city's investments in revitalizing its historic downtown and improving quality-of-life initiatives for its residents, and it mentions the yearlong celebrations planned for 2026 to commemorate its sesquicentennial, or 150th birthday. Ultimately, the Senate extends its wishes for continued prosperity, growth, and success to the citizens of Greer in the 21st century.

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