A house RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE Carol Evette Bonaparte Roberts OF florence COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER sixtieth 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 Carol Evette Bonaparte Roberts celebrated her sixtieth birthday on January 27, 2025; and

 

Whereas, born on January 27, 1965, in the middle of the twentieth century, she has witnessed the many remarkable social changes, international turmoil, and technological advancements that have spanned the globe from that time into the first quarter of the twenty-first century; and

 

Whereas, the daughter of the late Elder Hannah Jean Bonaparte and James Bonaparte Sr. of Darlington, Carol Evette Bonaparte was born in Brooklyn, New York, and moved with her parents to South Carolina at an early age. She was reared in a loving home with her brothers Jimmy, Israel, and Reggie; and

 

Whereas, she graduated from St. John's High School in 1983 and earned a diploma and an associate degree in secretarial science from Florence-Darlington Technical College; and

 

Whereas, for twenty-five years, Mrs. Roberts worked at Fleet Mortgage, Washington Mutual, and JP Morgan Chase in various departments and in the tax department until the business closed. She spent many years working in mortgage banking until she moved on to work for the County of Florence in the Clerk of Court Office; and

 

Whereas, later in her career, she served as an executive secretary to Florence District 4 and then as the executive assistant to a vice president at Francis Marion University. Currently, she serves as community manager assistant with the Housing Authority of Florence; and

 

Whereas, Mrs. Roberts is always giving back and reaching out above and beyond the call of duty. She enjoys attending Door of Hope Christian Church under the leadership and guidance of Bishop Michael Blue and Pastor Melinda Blue. At Door of Hope, she serves the congregation in the registrations department; and

 

Whereas, in August 2008, she married her beloved husband, Dr. Ron Roberts. She reared four fine daughters: Sharrell, Shalicia, Ronnesha, and Shayla. Her daughters have blessed her with the affection of four loving grandchildren: Iyona, Blake, Damaris, and Drayson; 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 sixtieth birthday and join with her family and friends in congratulating her on reaching this delightful 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 Carol Evette Bonaparte Roberts of Florence County on the occasion of her sixtieth 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 Carol Evette Bonaparte Roberts.

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