South Carolina General Assembly
125th Session, 2023-2024
Bill 4850
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A house RESOLUTION
TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF Kathy Teresa Mitchell Hope OF Richland COUNTY AND To EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Kathy Teresa Mitchell Hope at the age of sixty-eight on January 9, 2024; and
Whereas, born in Columbia on October 5, 1955, she was the daughter of Ms. Villeam Mitchell, and she was a lifelong member of Zion Baptist Church in Columbia; and
Whereas, Ms. Hope earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in history from the University of South Carolina, and she thoroughly enjoyed reading all her life; and
Whereas, from 1975 to 1978, she was the first female, African-American to serve as a page in the South Carolina Legislative Council, which supports the South Carolina House of Representatives and the South Carolina Senate, and she served briefly in the office of the former and late South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Earl Morris; and
Whereas, a faithful teacher for thirty years in Richland School District One at various schools, Ms. Hope retired from Sanders Middle School. Her caring spirit and positivity brought warmth to her classrooms, as well as the lives of many others; and
Whereas, Ms. Hope served in numerous capacities at Zion Baptist Church, including twelve years as the recording secretary for the Zion Baptist Church Historic Ministry; and
Whereas, together with her beloved husband, William Hope, she reared one fine child, Letitia Hope, and she always enjoyed spending time with her family and friends; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and legacy of Kathy Hope and for the example of caring and kindness she set for all who knew her. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Kathy Teresa Mitchell Hope of Richland County and extend their deepest sympathy to her loving family and her many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Kathy Teresa Mitchell Hope.
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