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TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MACK "HENRY" HOLLAND FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO HIS NATION, HIS STATE, AND HIS COMMUNITY.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to honor citizens like Henry Holland who devote countless hours of service for the betterment of their neighbors and their community; and
Whereas, born in Olar in Bamberg County on June 11, 1942, he is a son and one of five children of Leroy Holland and Dessie Mae Miller Holland; and
Whereas, Mr. Holland attended Aiken Graded Elementary School and graduated from Martha Schofield High School in 1961; and
Whereas, in the patriotic tradition of sons of the Palmetto State, he served with distinction in the United State Army, including a tour in Vietnam, and after his tour of service, he joined the United States Army Reserves, serving for twenty-seven years before retiring. He is also a veteran of the Persian Gulf War; and
Whereas, for forty-two years, Mr. Holland has been a member of American Legion Post 212, where he served as post commander for twenty-seven years; and
Whereas, he now serves his community with the same commitment with which he served his country, in such duties as serving on the Planning Commission and as a poll watcher, campaigning in elections, assisting veterans in their needs, and volunteering at Pinelawn Cemetery and the VA Hospital; and
Whereas, a faithful member of Second Baptist Church, Mr. Holland serves the congregation on the trustee board, in transportation, and in the men's ministries; and
Whereas, he is a member of the NAACP, the Ambassador Club of Aiken, and the New Borns of '42; and
Whereas, Mr. Holland enjoys traveling, playing bid whist, and all types of sports, especially football when the Pittsburgh Steelers are playing; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the years of significant service that Henry Holland has devoted to his community and wish him continued success and fulfillment in the years ahead. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Mack "Henry" Holland for his dedicated service to his nation, his State, and his community.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mack "Henry" Holland.
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