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TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MARIANNA BLACK HABISREUTINGER OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR BEING NAMED SOUTH CAROLINA MOTHER OF THE YEAR.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to learn that Marianna Black Habisreutinger was named South Carolina Mother of the Year on Thursday, February 10, 2011; and
Whereas, a native of Spartanburg, Marianna Habisreutinger and her beloved husband, Roger, have reared three fine children who have blessed them with two adoring grandchildren; and
Whereas, since the establishment of this award in 1942, only two other women from Spartanburg have received the honor; and
Whereas, to qualify for the award, a woman must be married and the mother of one or more children by birth or adoption, who must be at least fifteen years old; and
Whereas, Marianna Habisreutinger currently holds leadership roles with numerous charitable and nonprofit organizations, such as the University of South Carolina Upstate, Storm Eye Institute of the Medical University of South Carolina, Ellen Hines Smith Girls Home, Charles Lea Center Foundation, Spartanburg Methodist College, Wellvista Advisory Board, and Cancer Association of Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties, Inc.; and
Whereas, she served as the president of the Junior League of Spartanburg, chairwoman of the Spartanburg County Foundation, member of the board of visitors of the Medical University of South Carolina, chairwoman of St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic, chairwoman of Urban League of the Upstate, and founder of the Charles Lea Foundation; and
Whereas, for more than twenty years, Marianna Habisreutinger has served as a trustee of both the Mary Black Foundation Board and Mary Black Memorial Hospital; and
Whereas, her commitment to serve others above herself is a legacy she has carefully passed on to her children, a commitment that has enriched many who have never even met her; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the devoted and selfless service that Marianna Black Habisreutinger has given to the citizens of South Carolina and are pleased that this noble daughter of South Carolina has been named South Carolina Mother of the Year. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Marianna Black Habisreutinger of Spartanburg County, and congratulate her for being named South Carolina Mother of the Year.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Marianna Black Habisreutinger.
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