A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR Roger Brasley, Jr., FOR HIS successful career and for his philanthropic work that has blessed so many IN HIS COMMUNITY.

 

Whereas, born in Columbia, Roger Brasley, Jr., is the son of Brenda and Roger Brasley, Sr.  He was reared in a loving home with his sister, Kandice, and graduated from Eau Claire High School; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Brasley attended Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology, and he has become one of the premiere celebrity hair and makeup artists, working for countless actors and musical artists, as well as major networks like BET, Bravo, and CBS; and

 

Whereas, always generous with his time and resources, Mr. Brasley founded the Sally R. Brasley Foundation in 2009 to honor his late grandmother in order to help more people.  A proud Eau Claire Shamrock, he started it as a scholarship to help graduating seniors from Eau Claire High School; and

 

Whereas, through his continuous efforts to give back to his beloved community, the foundation has become a force that has poured over four million dollars of new merchandise into his community, as well as surrounding counties, cities, and states; and

 

Whereas, in 2022, Mr. Brasley received the key to the City of Columbia from then Mayor Steve Benjamin.  Through his numerous awards and accolades in the beauty industry, he has brought pride and recognition to the State of South Carolina.  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 Roger Brasley, Jr., for his successful career and for his philanthropic work that has blessed so many in his community.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Roger Brasley, Jr.

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