SENATE RESOLUTION 56

(By Senator Cline)

[Introduced February 28, 2018]

Recognizing Michael Todd Paynter, a native of Wyoming County, West Virginia, for his dedicated public service to his state and country.

Whereas, Michael Todd Paynter, a native of Wyoming County, West Virginia, graduated from Oceana High School in 1993.

Whereas, Michael Todd Paynter worked for the civilian U. S. forces in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom alongside the Army, Air Force, Marines, Central Intelligence Agency, and the State Department, and has also served on detail at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia; and

Whereas, Michael Todd Paynter earned a master’s degree in Acquisition Management from the American Graduate University, a master’s certificate in Government Contracting from George Washington University, and a bachelor of science in Organizational Leadership and Management from Regent University. He is also a graduate of the Federal Executive Leadership Development Program; and

Whereas, Michael Todd Paynter is a two-time recipient of the U.S. Department of State Meritorious Honor Award; 2016 Meritorious Honor Award - Diplomatic Security, Anti-Terrorism Branch; and 2017 Meritorious Honor Award - Leadership Excellence, Acquisition Management; and

Whereas, Michael Todd Paynter has worked and travelled to over 40 countries, currently works in Washington, D. C. and resides in Arlington, Virginia, with his wife, Ellen Bohon Paynter; and

Whereas, Michael Todd Paynter has donated several relics from his civilian service in Iraq, which are currently on display at the Wyoming County Historical Museum; and

Whereas, Michael Todd Paynter is currently a senior contracting officer directing United States government global projects and missions valued at over $1 billion, involving diplomatic security, cybersecurity, information technology, and national security through government contracting; and

Whereas, It is fitting that the Senate recognize Michael Todd Paynter for his dedicated public service to his country and state; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes Michael Todd Paynter, a native of Wyoming County, West Virginia, for his dedicated public service to his state and country; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Michael Todd Paynter.