Harvey Peeler

The following letter was written from SC Republican Party Chairman Karen Floyd and read at today’s ceremony where Senator Peeler was honored for his work for foster care children:

I’m sorry that I could not be there today, but I wanted you all to know how much I, as a mother and as the Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party, appreciate Senator Harvey Peeler’s hard work.

You’ve all heard the phrase “compassionate conservatism.” I’ve known Harvey Peeler for over two decades and I know that term describes him perfectly. He truly cares about people and he knows that we must help those that cannot help themselves, especially our children.

For those of you who do not know, Gordan and I are the parents of two adopted teenage boys. We’ve seen what kids go through as they transition from foster care to adoption. It’s one of the toughest situations a child can go through and the last thing these kids need is government getting in the way or making a tough situation even tougher.

Senator Peeler realizes that sometimes the best thing government can do to help those in need is to simply get out of the way.  It’s much easier to when you don’t have to maneuver through needless red tape or mundane rules. This bill shows exactly what compassionate conservatism means. We can help so many kids by removing restrictions and hard
rules that punish them for situations way beyond their control.

Senator Peeler has a big heart only matched by a can do common sense attitude. That’s why he’s my friend and one of South Carolina’s best State Senators.

Harvey, congratulations on a very well deserved honor.

Your Friend,

Karen Floyd
Chairman
South Carolina Republican Party