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H. 3975
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. Govan
Document Path: l:\council\bills\rm\1126dg11.docx
Introduced in the House on March 29, 2011
Adopted by the House on March 29, 2011
Summary: Maggie Whaley Rickenbacker
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3/29/2011 House Introduced and adopted (House Journal-page 11)
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TO CONGRATULATE MRS. MAGGIE WHALEY RICKENBACKER ON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETIETH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are delighted to learn that Mrs. Maggie Whaley Rickenbacker will celebrate her ninetieth birthday on March 17, 2011; and
Whereas, born on March 17, 1921, Maggie Whaley Rickenbacker came into this world when the twentieth century was still in its youth, and she has been witness to nearly all the incredible changes and developments that have come to this nation from that time into the twenty-first century; and
Whereas, in preparation for her life's work, Mrs. Rickenbacker studied at Claflin University, graduating in 1948 with a bachelor's degree and later earning her master's degree at South Carolina State University. For more than thirty-five years, she taught in the public schools of South Carolina; and
Whereas, believing in active involvement in her community, Mrs. Rickenbacker is a member of New Mount Zion Baptist Church, where she serves on the deaconess board, in the Victoria Scott Missionary Society, and as a Sunday School teacher. She is a former member of Coldwell Banker, Middleton Agency, Everblooming Garden Club, the NAACP, and the Alliance of Ministers' Wives and Widows. In addition, Maggie Whaley Rickenbacker has given liberally to many worthy causes that assist young people; and
Whereas, married to the late Reverend John J. Rickenbacker, Mrs. Rickenbacker and her husband lovingly parented two children, who have given their parents the joy of five grandchildren; and
Whereas, the House of Representatives is proud to honor this truly lovely lady at the celebration of her ninetieth birthday and joins with her family and friends in congratulating her on reaching this extraordinary 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 Mrs. Maggie Whaley Rickenbacker on the occasion of her ninetieth birthday and wish her a joyous birthday celebration and continued health and happiness.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mrs. Maggie Whaley Rickenbacker.
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