S*1382 Session 110 (1993-1994)
S*1382 Resolution, By Moore
A Senate Resolution expressing sorrow at the death of E. Forrest Edwards,
former Mayor of Johnston, and extending sympathy to his family and many
friends.
04/26/94 Senate Introduced and adopted SJ-32
A SENATE RESOLUTION
EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF E. FORREST
EDWARDS, FORMER MAYOR OF JOHNSTON, AND
EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY
FRIENDS.
Whereas, E. Forrest Edwards, former mayor of Johnston, died on
April 18, 1994, at the age of seventy-three; and
Whereas, Mr. Edwards was a native of Johnston and had retired from
Ridge Banking Company; and
Whereas, he was an Army veteran of World War II and served with
distinction as mayor of Johnston for twenty-two years; and
Whereas, he was a charter member of the Johnston Junior Chamber of
Commerce, president of the Johnston Lions Club, commander of
American Legion Post 154, and president of the Georgia-Carolina
National Association of Bank Auditors and Comptrollers; and
Whereas, he was also a devoted member of First Baptist Church of
Johnston, where he served on the board of deacons; and
Whereas, he was an excellent public servant and an outstanding
individual who will be missed greatly. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution,
expresses sorrow at the death of E. Forrest Edwards, former mayor of
Johnston, and extends sympathy to his family and many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
Mr. Edwards' family, in care of his widow, Jewell Clark Edwards, at
1001 Lee Street, Johnston.
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