A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA senate UPON THE PASSING OF Ronald Benjamin Henegan Sr. OF Marlboro COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were saddened to learn of the death of Ronald Benjamin Henegan Sr. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025; and

 

Whereas, born in Marlboro County, he was educated in the public schools of Marlboro County and earned a bachelor's degree from South Carolina State University. In preparation for a career in education, he earned a master's degree in education from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, a certificate in administration from the University of South Carolina, and thirty hours of graduate work from Winthrop College, now University; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Henegan commenced his career in education in 1964 as a teacher, coach, and assistant principal at Wright-Blenheim Schools in the Marlboro County School District. In 1973, he became the director of Adult and Community Education in the same district, and from 1986 to 1988, he served as the principal of Adamsville Middle School. He was the principal of Blenheim High School from 1988 to 1990 when he returned to Marlboro County Adult and Community Education as the director. In 1997, he became a principal in Robeson County, North Carolina, serving there until 2004; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Henegan served as the chairman of the Marlboro County School Board for eight years and retired from education after more than forty years of service. He served on the board of trustees of his alma mater, South Carolina State University, from 2013 to 2015; and

           

Whereas, he was a life member of the NAACP and of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and of South Carolina State University National Alumni Association. He served as president of the board for AMIKIDS, a trustee of Shiloh Baptist Church, and president of the Theta Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Henegan's dedication to his profession and his community were honored with numerous awards, including Administrator of the Year in Robeson County Public Schools, NAACP Outstanding Leadership Award, the Mary McLeod Bethune Vanguard Award, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Achievement Award, and he was named to the South Carolina State University Health and Physical Education Hall of Fame; and

 

Whereas, together with his beloved wife, the Honorable Patricia Moore "Pat" Henegan, he reared two fine children who blessed him with the affection of four loving grandchildren; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are grateful for the life and legacy of Ronald Henegan and for the example of service and excellence he set for all who knew him. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Ronald Benjamin Henegan Sr. of Marlboro County and extend their deepest sympathy to his loving family and his many friends.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Ronald Benjamin Henegan Sr.

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