A senate RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF Gene Reed Esarove, Sr. AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Mr. Gene Reed Esarove, Sr. on January 23, 2023; and

Whereas, a native of Westmont, Illinois, Mr. Esarove was born to parents Herman and Eleanor Elizabeth Rosenberger Esarove; and

Whereas, Mr. Esarove retired from USCO Distribution, in Charlotte, North Carolina after a lifetime career in warehousing; and

Whereas, a civic leader, Mr. Esarove served with many community organizations, including coaching boys' baseball, serving as a charter member for the Frankfort, Illinois Kiwanis Club, acting in and directing several fundraising productions, working as a sports announcer, and serving as a board member for South Carolina Ducks Unlimited; and

Whereas, over the years, Mr. Esarove was very active in the Tega Cay Community as the treasurer for the Friday Men's Breakfast Club. He served as the two-time president of the Tega Cay Vintage Club, and the Tega Cay Lions Club held a special place in his heart. He participated in the Fall Festival, Shrimp Boil, Easter Egg Hunt, Fourth of July Parade, and Fish Fry. His favorite activity was serving the community and senior citizens as Santa Clause; and

Whereas, a devout Christian, he was a member of Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church, where he served on the finance committee and served as an usher; and

Whereas, although Mr. Esarove was dedicated to his community, his true love, devotion, and care were for his wife, sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, who will forever miss him dearly; and

Whereas, Mr. Esarove was preceded in death by his brother, Lee; and

Whereas, Mr. Esarove leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Gayle; siblings, Wayne, Dawn, Gale and Sherylynn; sons Reed (Tammy) and Wes (Jody); grandchildren, Alissa, Emily, Sarah, and Benjamin; and great granddaughters Aubrie and Maddie. He will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express profound sorrow upon the passing of Gene Reed Esarove, Sr. and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Gene Reed Esarove, Sr.

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