Bill 746

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                       746
Type of Legislation:               Concurrent Resolution CR
Introducing Body:                  Senate
Introduced Date:                   19950418
Primary Sponsor:                   Washington 
All Sponsors:                      Washington 
Drafted Document Number:           PT\1931DW.95
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:      19950420
Subject:                           Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor
                                   Simmons

Body    Date      Action Description                       Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  _______________________________________  _______ ____________

Senate  19950420  Received from House
House   19950419  Introduced, adopted, returned
                  with concurrence
Senate  19950418  Introduced, adopted, sent to House

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE MANY FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF MRS. ELIZABETH TAYLOR SIMMONS, UPON HER DEATH ON SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 1995, AT THE AGE OF ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEN.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly were deeply saddened to learn of the death on Sunday, April 9, 1995, of Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor Simmons, at the age of one hundred and seven; and

Whereas, Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor Simmons was born January 1, 1888, on Johns Island; and

Whereas, Mrs. Simmons was married to the late Mr. Willie Simmons and was a woman totally dedicated to their two daughters Ida Simmons and Lillie Simmons Jenkins, both deceased; and

Whereas, at an early age, Mrs. Simmons joined St. John AME Church on John's Island and later she joined St. James Bethel AME Church on Wadmalaw Island serving on the Stewardess Board and as the leader of Class 13 until her health declined; and

Whereas, Mrs. Simmons was also a member of the Eastern Star, Ruth Beauty Chapter 106, and as she grew older became an honorary member of this Chapter; and

Whereas, this individual was known and loved for her patience, compassion, and kindness to others and never hesitated to help anyone in need; and

Whereas, she tirelessly contributed her time, talents, and energy to numerous causes for the betterment of her community, friends, and church; and

Whereas, Mrs. Simmons was an outstanding woman who was known, respected, and admired by all who came in contact with her; and

Whereas, Elizabeth Taylor Simmons exemplified the ultimate in faith, strength, and an unyielding determination to live and will be missed very much; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly want her family and many friends to know that they are uppermost in our thoughts and have our deepest sympathy. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, express sorrow at the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor Simmons and extend their deepest sympathy to her 8 great-grandchildren, 14 great great-grandchildren, and 4 great great great-grandchildren.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mrs. Simmons' family.