H*4998 Session 111 (1995-1996)
H*4998 Concurrent Resolution, By Sandifer and Klauber
A Concurrent Resolution to recognize and honor Chief Warrant Officer Five
Hurman Franklin Hughes for thirty-seven years of service to South Carolina and
this nation.
05/07/96 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-18
05/08/96 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-12
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER
FIVE HURMAN FRANKLIN HUGHES FOR THIRTY-SEVEN
YEARS OF SERVICE TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND THIS
NATION.
Whereas, Hurman Franklin Hughes was born in Anderson, South
Carolina, on May 18, 1936; and
Whereas, he graduated from Boys High School in 1954; and
Whereas, in 1958, Mr. Hughes became a citizen soldier when he
enlisted in Headquarters and Headquarters Battery of the 678th
Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion and was discharged in 1970 after a
distinguished military career; and
Whereas, he reenlisted in 1971 in Headquarters, Second Battalion,
263rd Artillery of the South Carolina National Guard located in
Anderson; and
Whereas, on February 16, 1978, President Jimmy Carter and
Governor James Edwards designated him an Officer and a
Gentleman when he was appointed Warrant Officer W-1 and
assigned as a Unit Supply Technician in Headquarters Battery,
Second Battalion of the 263rd Artillery; and
Whereas, he has received numerous military awards and decorations
which include the United States Meritorious Service Medal, the
Reserve Component Achievement Medal with Silver Oak Leaf
Cluster, and the National Defense Service Medal; and
Whereas, Hurman Franklin Hughes has served this State and nation
with honor and distinction for more than thirty-seven years and
retired on May 17, 1996, and was promoted to Chief Warrant
Officer Five on May 18, 1996. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate
concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly honor Chief Warrant
Officer Five Hurman Franklin Hughes for his distinguished military
service to South Carolina and this nation.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
Chief Warrant Officer Five Hurman Franklin Hughes.
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