H*4214 Session 111 (1995-1996)
H*4214 Concurrent Resolution, By Meacham
Similar(S 805)
A Concurrent Resolution extending the congratulations and best wishes of the
General Assembly of South Carolina to Dr. Allen D. Edwards of Rock Hill upon
being named the "1995 Outstanding Older South Carolinian".
05/16/95 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-8
05/17/95 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-13
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
EXTENDING THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES
OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
SOUTH CAROLINA TO DR. ALLEN D. EDWARDS OF ROCK
HILL UPON BEING NAMED THE "1995 OUTSTANDING
OLDER SOUTH CAROLINIAN".
Whereas, Dr. Allen D. Edwards of Rock Hill, eighty-nine years
young, has been selected by the Governor's Office, Division on
Aging, as the "1995 Outstanding Older South
Carolinian"; and
Whereas, he and his wife reside at Westminster Towers, a
retirement community in Rock Hill; and
Whereas, he holds a Master's Degree in Sociology from the
University of Wisconsin and Ph.D. from Duke University; and
Whereas, this award is presented to Dr. Edwards, who through his
leadership has rendered outstanding and ongoing contributions to
aging-related teaching, research, service delivery, and advocacy for
his community, his region, and his State; and
Whereas, he is a retired Winthrop College professor and served as
Chairman of the Winthrop College Sociology Department from
1944 through 1971; and
Whereas, while at Winthrop, Dr. Edwards was active in the
formation of the Social Service Workers Club and in 1950 helped
prepare the county's first ever Directory of Social Resources, and
he is a charter member of the Optimist Club of Rock Hill, which
was started in 1949; and
Whereas, he served as State Director of the AARP from 1983 until
1986 and traveled over ten thousand miles annually visiting
chapters, conducting workshops, recruiting volunteers, and
maintaining liaison with other organizations of senior citizens; and
Whereas, he also served five years as Dean of Friendship Junior
College in Rock Hill and currently he tutors at Richmond Drive
Elementary School and the Boys and Girls Club of Rock Hill for
one hour a week at each place; and
Whereas, for these and countless other contributions and
achievements, Dr. Edwards exemplifies the best traits of those who
give of themselves as volunteers, and he is a role model in his
community and his State for his dedication, imagination, and
determination; and
Whereas, Dr. Edwards is a truly outstanding individual, as the title
bestowed on him indicates, and we are delighted to have this
opportunity to recognize him May 18, 1995. 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, by this resolution, congratulate Dr. Allen D. Edwards of
Rock Hill upon receiving the award as the "1995 Outstanding
Older South Carolinian".
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
Dr. Allen D. Edwards.
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