H*4578 Session 112 (1997-1998)
H*4578 Concurrent Resolution, By Canty
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE BEST WISHES AND HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS
OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE
BELOVED MR. MACK WILLIE RHODES OF SUMTER COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ONE
HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
02/04/98 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-33
02/05/98 Senate Adopted, returned to House with concurrence SJ-15
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
TO OFFER THE BEST WISHES AND HEARTFELT
CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE
BELOVED MR. MACK WILLIE RHODES OF SUMTER
COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ONE HUNDREDTH
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
Whereas, Mack Willie Rhodes was born in Clarendon County on
February 25, 1898; and
Whereas, he is the grandson of a slave owner and is the second oldest
of fifteen children; and
Whereas, Mr. Rhodes is affectionately addressed as
"Papa" by his eight living children, thirty-six
grandchildren, thirty-seven great-grandchildren, and five great
great-grandchildren; and
Whereas, Mr. Rhodes' family, good values, and good living are his
most cherished possessions; and
Whereas, he has always been a community-oriented person and has
generously offered his assistance to neighbors, friends, and family for
many years; and
Whereas, Mr. Rhodes became a member of Melina Presbyterian
Church in 1915 and is now the oldest member; and
Whereas, Mr. Rhodes has been a member of the Masonic Lodge
Golden Gate No. 73 since 1948; and
Whereas, Mr. Rhodes is known as a contributing member of Sumter
County, possessed of the highest principles and morality, a loving
father and grandfather, and a faithful friend; and
Whereas, on Saturday, February 14, 1998, family and friends will
gather in celebration of Mr. Rhodes' one hundredth birthday; and
Whereas, we would like to take this opportunity to offer a special
tribute to Mr. Mack Willie Rhodes, a man of courage and dedication,
on a very special day -- his one hundredth birthday . Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate
concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South
Carolina offer their best wishes and heartfelt congratulations to the
beloved Mr. Mack Willie Rhodes of Sumter County on the occasion
of his one hundredth birthday celebration.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to
Mr. Mack Willie Rhodes.
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