S*1208 Resolution, By Matthews
 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR MARGARET BERRY BAYLOR OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY FOR
 HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE AND TO WISH HER MUCH
 SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

   04/08/14  Senate Introduced and adopted

TO HONOR MARGARET BERRY BAYLOR OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, born the daughter of Henry and Zena McDaniel Berry on April 14, 1934, Margaret Berry Baylor received her early education in the public schools of Bowman. In preparation for her life's work, she earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Claflin University; and

Whereas, for more than thirty-four years, Mrs. Baylor served as a teacher, molding the lives of many children at Bowman Elementary School; and

Whereas, Mrs. Baylor believes strongly in personal involvement with her community, and her convictions have led her to serve that community in several capacities. These include service as a precinct president and manager, poll worker, and worker for the voter-registration drive. Sensitive to the needs of others, she also has devoted herself to visiting nursing homes and those who are sick and shut-in weekly; and

Whereas, this woman of faith joined Pineville United Methodist Church at an early age and was very active in the choir and on the usher board. Shortly after her marriage, she joined Andrew Chapel Baptist Church and remains a faithful member there; and

Whereas, in recognition of her spirit of excellence and dedication to her community, Margaret Baylor was honored by the Bowman Branch of the NAACP and the La Charm Club for outstanding service to the people of Bowman; and

Whereas, the proud mother of one daughter, Elizabeth, and a stepson, Alfonzo Baylor, Margaret Baylor is also the delighted grandmother of four; and

Whereas, the Senate recognizes that the success of the State of South Carolina, the strength of its communities, and the vitality of American society as a whole depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of individuals like Margaret Berry Baylor who use their talents and resources to serve others. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, honor Margaret Berry Baylor of Orangeburg County for her many years of dedicated community and public service and wish her much success and fulfillment in all her future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Margaret Berry Baylor.