South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004

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H. 4558

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Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. Wilkins
Document Path: l:\council\bills\gjk\20840sd04.doc

Introduced in the House on January 15, 2004
Introduced in the Senate on January 15, 2004
Adopted by the General Assembly on January 15, 2004

Summary: Pearl Fryar

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   1/15/2004  House   Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-297
   1/15/2004  Senate  Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-29

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1/15/2004

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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE PEARL FRYAR FOR HIS TALENTS AND SKILLS IN TOPIARY ART AND HIS DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY OF BISHOPVILLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, it is with great pleasure that the South Carolina General Assembly recognizes those individuals who have used their talents to benefit the citizens of the Palmetto State and have dedicated their time and energy to teaching others those talents; and

Whereas, through his work in creating a whimsical topiary garden, Pearl Fryar has shaped not only the plants that he works with but also the minds of artists and students throughout the State, forming lasting relationships with each life he touches; and

Whereas, Pearl Fryar began sculpting his topiary creations several years before retiring from the former National Can Company and used his mathematical background and inherent creativity to shape growing plants into living works of Picasso-inspired art; and

Whereas, with his love for creative expression driving him, Mr. Fryar taught himself the art of topiary and set out to win the humble "Yard of the Month" award from his community in Bishopville, South Carolina, but his simple goal turned into an artistic masterpiece that has won him national acclaim; and

Whereas, not only is he passionate about his "living art," he is also very passionate about shaping the minds of young people and sharing his art and philosophy with underprivileged children; and

Whereas, his work has received recognition on the Discovery Channel, HGTV, and the Victory Garden, and articles have appeared in Southern Living, Veranda, and Fine Gardening; and

Whereas, parts of Mr. Fryar's work are on display at the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the South Carolina State Museum, and at Spoleto Festival, USA in Charleston, South Carolina, and will soon be displayed at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business; and

Whereas, through his classes and lectures on finding one's own creativity, Mr. Fryar teaches community members that everybody is creative in some way and it's just a matter of bringing that creativity out to the world; and

Whereas, with creativity, devotion, and vision, Pearl Fryar has created a lasting and beautiful garden that inspires individuals across the State of South Carolina to strive to achieve great things, just as Mr. Fryar has achieved in his own back yard. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, honors and recognizes Mr. Pearl Fryar for his talents and skills in topiary art and his dedication and commitment to the community of Bishopville and the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Fryar.

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