A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE MATTIE MIRIAM KIZER MIZZELL OF DORCHESTER COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.

Whereas, on February 19, 2023, Mattie Miriam Kizer Mizzell of Dorchester County will awaken to the celebration of a milestone event: her one hundredth birthday; and

Whereas, born in Dorchester County, Mattie Mizzell came into this world on February 19, 1923, in the township of Carnes in St. George, when the twentieth century was still in its youth, and she has been witness to nearly all the incredible changes and developments that have come to this nation from that time into the third decade of the twenty-first century. Among her fondest memories are those relating to her church and Indian Field camp meetings; and

Whereas, this lifelong resident of the St. George and Harleyville communities has been a great friend to everyone and never met a stranger; and

Whereas, in God's good time, on January 24, 1939, she became the caring wife of Woodrow Mizzell, the Lord blessing the couple with five children. Mattie raised her family while working in the fields that Woodrow farmed. The Mizzell children, in their turn, blessed their parents with eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, all of whom she loves dearly; and

Whereas, a woman of faith, Mattie was a lifelong member of Indian Field United Methodist Church, where she met and knew many preachers and other friends. She attended Sunday School and church every Sunday until her health began to fail. In addition, she was an avid quilter and a member of the Dorcas Quilting Club at the church; and

Whereas, to honor her at this very special time in her life, family and friends will join with Mattie to celebrate her centennial birthday on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Mizzell Pond in Dorchester County; and

Whereas, it is a great pleasure to honor this daughter of South Carolina at the celebration of her one hundredth birthday, and the South Carolina House joins with her family and friends in congratulating her on reaching this important life 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 Mattie Miriam Kizer Mizzell of Dorchester County on the occasion of her one hundredth birthday and wish her a joyous birthday celebration and much happiness in the days ahead.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mattie Miriam Kizer Mizzell.

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