H*4231 Session 123 (2019-2020) H 4231 Resolution, By Clyburn A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF PHILIP HOWELL
TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF PHILIP
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Philip
Whereas, an active Golden Heritage Life Member for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Mr. Whereas, he served as first vice president of the Aiken County NAACP under Reverend Brendolyn Jenkins-Boseman's presidency and many years in various roles under James Gallman's and Reverend David Walker's terms as president; and Whereas, a member of the board of the Margaret J. Weston Medical Center for eight years, he dedicated his time as its chairman; and
Whereas, Mr. Whereas, in Aiken County, he became a mentor and positive influence to many young people, and his quiet philanthropy was felt by many disadvantaged children for whom he would secretly buy coats, clothes, shoes, and socks; and Whereas, with no children of his own, he adopted one son to his heart, Ronald N. "Peanut" Corley, Jr.; and Whereas, Philip was a driver for Rev. Nelson B. Rivers III for twenty-five years, becoming not just friends, but brothers which led Philip to become a member of the Charity Missionary Baptist Church of North Charleston, SC; and
Whereas, Mr. Whereas, Philip's whole life was about kindness, helping, and serving. He was always at the head of the pack, fighting for the rights of all people, regardless of race, color, religious affiliation, political, or sexual orientation; and Whereas, Philip had a hidden gift. He loved music and played beautifully on the piano with no formal training and using no sheet music. His greatest love was Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart classical music; and Whereas, Philip was a friend to many, loved the Lord Jesus Christ, loved life, and loved serving; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and legacy of Philip Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Philip
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Philip
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