S*1157 Resolution, By Pinckney
 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JOHN H. MARTIN OF HAMPTON COUNTY,
 UPON HIS SELECTION AS THE 2011 PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA
 MORTICIANS ASSOCIATION, INC.

   01/31/12  Senate Introduced and adopted

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JOHN H. MARTIN OF HAMPTON COUNTY, UPON HIS SELECTION AS THE 2011 PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA MORTICIANS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were pleased to learn that John H. Martin was named the 2011 Professional of the Year by the South Carolina Morticians Association, Inc.; and

Whereas, a graduate of Benedict College with a degree in physical education, he earned a masters degree from the United States Sports Academy and a degree in mortuary science from the American Academy McAlister Institute; and

Whereas, he participates in athletic events in Estill and in Allendale County, and he serves on the Hampton County Transportation Board; and

Whereas, he is a member of the South Carolina Education Association, National Education Association, South Carolina Coaches Association, Georgia Mortician Association, Academy of Professional Embalmers, New Epsilon Delta Mortuary Fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc.; and

Whereas, the past governor for District I of the South Carolina Morticians Association, Inc., John Martin has also served the association as the sergeant at arms, as the chair of the Events Committee, and as the district's vice governor; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are grateful for the pride and recognition that John H. Martin has brought to his profession and his community as the 2011 Professional of the Year for the South Carolina Morticians Association, Inc. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor John H. Martin of Hampton County, upon his selection as 2011 Professional of the Year by the South Carolina Morticians Association, Inc.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to John H. Martin.