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House Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. Bowers
Document Path: l:\council\bills\rm\1215htc07.doc
Introduced in the House on May 16, 2007
Adopted by the House on May 16, 2007
Summary: Grover Ford Bowers, Jr.
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5/16/2007 House Introduced and adopted HJ-5
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TO HONOR AND CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF MR. GROVER FORD BOWERS, JR., OF ESTILL, A GOOD FRIEND TO MANY, WHO WILL BE MISSED.
Whereas, in July 2006, Estill lost a good friend, Mr. Grover Ford Bowers, Jr., but its people, encouraged by remembering his legacy and inspired to emulate it, take pleasure in celebrating the life of their friend; and
Whereas, Luray native Grover Ford Bowers, Jr., born November 20, 1919, to the late Grover Ford Bowers, Sr., and Corinne Fitts, was graduated from Estill High School and the University of South Carolina; and
Whereas, young Bowers answered the call of his country to serve in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, being stationed on the island of Tinian in the 18th Marine Antiaircraft Battalion and honorably discharged with the rank of captain; and
Whereas, following his military service, Mr. Bowers became co-founder of Harper and Bowers, Inc., in 1947. He retired in 1976 but remained actively involved in agribusiness and politics; and
Whereas, as a part of his committed involvement with the community, Grover Ford Bowers, Jr., was a member of Luray Christian Church, where he served as finance chairman, Estill Masonic Lodge, and the Society of 1824; and
Whereas, Mr. Bowers served in the South Carolina Senate from 1962 to 1966 and was the last senator from Hampton County. Always seeking ways to serve, he was a member of the Board of Visitors of Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina, as well as of various state commissions, including the State Ethics Commission, State ASCS Commission, South Carolina Highway Commission, State Transportation Commission, and State Forestry Commission; and
Whereas, in recognition of his tireless labors on behalf of the people of South Carolina, in 1978 he was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by Governor James B. Edwards; and
Whereas, he leaves his beloved wife of fifty-six years, Macie Tison Bowers; daughter Martha B. Simons and her husband, Dr. Paul K. Simons; son Grover F. Bowers III and his wife, Derbiana Peeples Bowers; son William T. Bowers and his wife, Julia Roman Bowers; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson; and
Whereas, his loyalty and devotion to his family, his friends, his State, and his country were admired by all who knew him, and he will be remembered with affection and gratitude for many years to come. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor and celebrate the life of Mr. Grover Ford Bowers, Jr., of Estill, a good friend to many, who will be missed.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mrs. Macie Tison Bowers.
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