S*1154 Session 125 (2023-2024) S 1154 Resolution, By Stephens
A senate RESOLUTION
TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF barbara
ann holmes
Whereas, the members of
the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Mrs.
Barbara Ann Holmes
Whereas, a native of Bronx, New York, Barbara was born on June 19, 1943 to parents John E. and Lucille S. Holmes. She was the oldest of eleven children and was educated in the Williamsburg County School system; and
Whereas, upon graduation from Tomlinson High School, Barbara entered Claflin College and graduated with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She received a Master of Education degree from South Carolina State College along with additional graduate studies in reading and learning disabilities. She also completed coursework at Clemson University and the University of South Carolina. Her certifications included elementary education and special education; and
Whereas, while employed for over fifty years by Orangeburg County Schools as a classroom teacher, reading support specialist, adult education teacher and coordinator, teacher on special assignment, and the Save the Children program coordinator and sponsorship liaison for Dover Elementary School, she touched the lives of thousands of children and adults; and
Whereas, she was a member of the South Carolina Education Association/National Education Association, where she was her school's representative. She established the Young Ladies of Excellence Club and led and served on numerous school committees. She was a member of the Episcopal Church Women's Organization Church Women United, an Altar Guild chairperson, a member of the Mother's Board of Victory Tabernacle Deliverance Temple, and assistant superintendent of the Episcopal Church School. She was also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc; and
Whereas, over the years, Barbara received a number of honors and awards, including being named Teacher of the Year for Bowman County School District #2; and
Whereas, a devout Christian, she was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church of Kingstree since childhood and, after marrying, became a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church alongside her husband until his death in 2012. She then joined her children at Victory Tabernacle Deliverance Temple of the Apostolic Faith Church; and
Whereas, Barbara was
preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years, the late Reverend James
W.
Whereas, Barbara leaves
to cherish her memory two sons, James W. II of Orangeburg and Jon Wesley I
(Tracy)
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express profound
sorrow upon the passing of Barbara Ann Holmes
Be it further resolved that a copy of this
resolution be presented to the family of Barbara ----XX---- This web page was last updated on March 13, 2024 at 1:09 PM |