A house RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE Kathleen White Gantt Singleton OF Charleston COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER ninety-second BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are delighted to learn that  Kathleen White Gantt Singleton of Charleston County will celebrate her ninety-second birthday on October 12, 2024, surrounded by family and friends; and

 

Whereas, born on October 12, 1932, in the first third of the twentieth century, she has witnessed the many remarkable social changes, technological advancements, and international developments that have spanned the globe from that time into the first quarter of the twenty-first century; and

 

Whereas, the daughter of Henry White and Annie Howell White, Mrs. Singleton graduated from the original Bonds-Wilson High School in 1950, where she served as captain and point guard for the Lady Cobras basketball team; editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, The Eaglet; president of the drama club; senior class president; and valedictorian; and

 

Whereas, in preparation for her career as an educator, Mrs. Singleton earned a bachelor's degree from Allen University in 1954 where she played point guard for the women's basketball team, and she earned a master's degree in guidance counseling from South Carolina State University; and

 

Whereas, from 1955 to 1971, she taught history at her alma mater, Bonds-Wilson High School, coached the girls' basketball team, and served as an advisor for the school newspaper.  After integration in 1971, she was transferred to North Charleston High School where she served as advisor for the varsity cheerleading squad and the school pep squad. She taught history there until she retired in 1985; and

 

Whereas, Mrs. Singleton formerly served Charleston County public schools as an adult education facilitator. She served as president of the Bonds-Wilson Alumni until 2012, and under her leadership, the Ruben Smith Scholarship Fund for high school seniors enrolled in a higher learning institution was established; and

 

Whereas, Mrs. Singleton served as the church organist for Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, New Zion Reformed Methodist Union Episcopal (RMUE) Church, Jerusalem RMUE Church, and Christian Baptist Church; and

 

Whereas, she reared two fine children, Daulton R. Gantt and Reverend Tracy A. Gantt, and they have blessed her with the affection of two loving grandchildren, Noah I. Gantt and Ethan X. Weston; and

 

Whereas, a faithful member of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston, Mrs. Singleton served on the choir and as choir director for many years. She currently serves as president of the Deaconess Ministry, chair of the Hospitality Committee and of the Annual Harvest Tea, coordinator of Vacation Bible School, and the present church mother; and

 

Whereas, as an active member of the Cooper River Baptist Association, she served as the vice president and secretary for the association's Women's Auxiliary. She was formerly a piano teacher and is a proud member of the North Charleston branch of the Red Hat Society; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to honor this daughter of South Carolina at the celebration of her ninety-second birthday and join with her family and friends in congratulating her on reaching this extraordinary milestone. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Kathleen White Gantt Singleton of Charleston County on the occasion of her ninety-second birthday and wish her a joyous birthday celebration and many years of continued health and happiness.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Kathleen White Gantt Singleton.

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