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... of Representatives were genuinely saddened to learn of the death of William Lawrence Rucker on Sunday morning, February 7, 2016; and Whereas, born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 11, 1971, he was the son of Ruby and Douglas ...

... PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THIS DESIGNATION. Whereas, Retired Berkeley County Sheriff Matthew Cleveland "M.C." Cannon, Jr., was born on July 2, 1925, in Goose Creek and died on July 11, 2010; and Whereas, he was the son ...

... of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Reverend Willie "Bill" Palmer on Wednesday, February 3, 2016; and Whereas, born on October 15, 1922, he was the only son of the late Annie Palmer of Union County and was ...

... House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Clifton M. Burress of Bishopville on Tuesday, February 9, 2016; and Whereas, born in Bluefield, West Virginia, on April 13, 1946, he was the son of the late Vernon Lee Burress ...

... Dixon for his significant contributions to protecting citizens in the Palmetto State with the Fort Mill Police Department; and Whereas, born in Augusta, Georgia, he moved with his parents, Carol and Gary Dixon, to Charlotte, North ...

... Clemson University was founded in 1889 through a bequest to the State of South Carolina from Thomas Green Clemson, a Philadelphia-born, European-educated engineer, musician, and artist who married John C. Calhoun's daughter, Anna, and settled ...

... visits to Columbia for Saturday football games. Like a true Gamecock, Terry Lee always kept going, even when the going got tough; and Whereas, born on March 28, 1943, in the town of Blackville, South Carolina in Barnwell County, he was ...

... that the fine musical ministry of Joshua and Joseph Hillary of Edgefield has been blessing their listeners for over forty years; and Whereas, born in Edgefield, twins Joshua and Joseph Hillary came into this world on May 16, 1951, the sons ...

... AND HONOR SAMMIE MCALILLY III OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY AS A HOMETOWN HERO WHO HAS SPREAD LOVE AND GOODWILL THROUGHOUT HIS COMMUNITY. Whereas, born on November 12, 1974, Sammie McAlilly III began receiving assistance from CHESCO Services in ...

... number as an outstanding public benefactor, one much admired in his role as military veteran and tireless community advocate; and Whereas, born on July 8, 1928, Clayton M. Richardson was the son of Adolphus and Rosa Cooper Zimmerman ...

... of the South Carolina Army National Guard (Retired) stands high among those servicemen and women so honored by their country; and Whereas, born in Rock Hill to Brigadier General Marshall and Bertha Walker, Frank Walker attended Neely's ...

... to learn of the death of Ella Jeanette Williams Pendergrass White of Florence at the age of sixty-eight on February 27, 2016; and Whereas, born in Estill on April 21, 1947, Jeannette was the first child of Isaac Lee Williams and Anna ...

... are delighted to learn that Louise Johnson of Effingham will celebrate her one hundredth birthday on March 10, 2016; and Whereas, born to Mr. and Mrs. Theoda Echols of Darlington County, Louise lost her parents at a young age and was ...

... and the company took an additional hit when Radenko Pavlovich, its director, suffered a heart attack shortly after the flooding; and Whereas, born in Kansas City, Missouri, Misty Copeland eventually settled with her family in San Pedro, ...

... DESIGNATION. Whereas, the Honorable Ralph W. Canty, Sr., the youngest son of the late Reverend Benjamin F. Canty Sr., and Rena Smith Canty, was born in Sumter, South Carolina. He is married to the former Toye J. Richburg. Together, they ...

... WHO (2006), and the United Nations (2008) recognize sickle cell disease as a public health priority with an estimated five hundred thousand persons born each year with the disease. The nineteenth of June has been chosen to raise awareness of ...

... working to enhance the lives of others, James E. "Jim" Jaco of Cayce exemplifies such South Carolinians; and Whereas, Jim Jaco was born in West Columbia but grew up in the Olympia community. He worked at the South Carolina Tax ...

... with a Golden Jubilee Mass and Social on the evening of April 29, 2016; and Whereas, the son of James Aloysius and Kathryne Magruder, he was born in Charleston on March 1, 1939, baptized on March 26, 1939, and confirmed into the Catholic ...

... Commission to champion the importance of identifying, recording, and preserving the African American experience in South Carolina; and Whereas, born in York to Leon and Zelder Love, Leon Love is the eldest of their nine children; ...

... learn that Mary Gary Ashe will celebrate her centennial birthday surrounded by family and friends at her home on March 28, 2016; and Whereas, born on Pawleys Island on March 28, 1916, in the early part of the twentieth century, she has ...

... are delighted to learn that Mrs. Minnie Green Rosier Hallman of Barnwell celebrated her one hundredth birthday on August 19, 2015; and Whereas, born to William F. and Minnie F. Green of Aiken County, the young Minnie came into this world ...

... his seventy-ninth birthday on March 30, 2016, after fifty-two years of dedicated service to his customers at Arcade Barber Shop; and Whereas, born in Mullins on March 30, 1937, he is the son of Jesse Morris and Maola Smith Hodges, and he ...

... were deeply saddened to learn of the recent death of Leon Allen Love, Sr., on March 13, 2016, at the venerable age of sixty seven; and Whereas, born in York to Leon and Zelder Love, Leon Love was the eldest of their nine children; ...

... significant contributions of Elizabeth "Libby" Tant Thrailkill to the education of our state's most vulnerable children; and Whereas, born in Orangeburg in 1946, Libby Tant received her early education in the public schools of ...

...   Article 1, Chapter 21, Title 50 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding: "Section 50-21-81.    (A)    No person born after June 30, 2000, may operate a motorized watercraft equipped with an engine fifteen ...

... SENATOR FROM THE PALMETTO STATE, AND TO EXPRESS PROFOUND APPRECIATION FOR HIS BROAD AND EXTENSIVE SERVICE TO OUR STATE AND NATION. Whereas, born in Charleston on January 1, 1922, Fritz Hollings graduated from The Citadel in 1942, upon ...

... deliberations to express their gratitude to Debra Fishburne Matthews for her significant contributions to the City of Charleston; and Whereas, born in New York City, New York, on July 26, 1951, she is the oldest of seven children of the ...

... will reflect upon her century-long life and admire her outstanding achievements at home, in her church, and in her community; and Whereas, born on April 13, 1916, into a world that was not very friendly, Miss Lillie made a way when there ...

... of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Alva Wade Ratcliff at the age of sixty-two on Tuesday, April 5, 2016; and Whereas, born in Kershaw County on December 4, 1953, he was the son of the late Geneva Louise Hall Ratcliff ...

... AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS AVENUE THAT CONTAIN THIS DESIGNATION. Whereas, Mr. Robert McRae of Dillon County was born on July 4, 1925, and died on April 26, 2015; and Whereas, he married his late wife, Teresa ...

... were deeply saddened to learn of the death of William Capers Cook of Orangeburg on April 12, 2016, at the age of eighty-one; and Whereas, born in Norris on March 17, 1935, William Cook came into this world the son of Raymond Benjamin ...

... Mr. Edward Levern "Ed" Robinson, the son of the late Mr. Samuel Robinson, Sr., and the late Mrs. Geathel Matthews Robinson, was born on August 2, 1946, in Florence, South Carolina, and departed this life on March 23, 2016; ...

... to learn of the death of Judith "Judy" Hall Tisdale in Florence at the age of seventy-five on Tuesday, April 12, 2016; and Whereas, born in Lee County on September 19, 1940, she was an adored daughter of the late Ernest and ...

... Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of James Kennedy Alexander at the age of eighty-six on Friday, April 15, 2016; and Whereas, born in Bishopville on December 1, 1929, he was a son of the late William Ray Alexander, Sr., ...

... as the distinguished and highly-regarded clerk of court for Kershaw County; and Whereas, the daughter of Margaret and William Cameron, she was born in Camden and graduated from Camden High School. She received her early Christian training ...

... deeply saddened to learn of the death of Minnie L. Jackson of Bishopville on April 14, 2016, at the venerable age of ninety-one; and Whereas, born to William and Vermell Baker, Minnie L. Jackson entered this world on August 4, 1924, when ...

... of the death of Thompson Jameson "Tom" Watson of Bishopville on April 16, 2016, at the venerable age of eighty-eight; and Whereas, born to Jesse Samuel "Delop" Watson and Serina Hill Watson, Tom Watson entered this ...

... "Bing" Davis, Arthur Primas, and Earle Wanzer; and Whereas, Willis "Bing" Davis is an artist and cultural leader who was born in Greer but grew up in Dayton, Ohio, where he lives today. Mr. Davis's distinctive artistic ...

... are delighted to learn that Annie Washington Reese of Columbia will celebrate her one hundred third birthday on April 20, 2016; and Whereas, born on April 20, 1913, to Willie and Annie Washington of Eastover, Annie was the youngest of five ...

... Assembly are delighted to learn that Lewis Jackson Beaube of Greenwood will celebrate his one hundredth birthday on May 4, 2016; and Whereas, born on May 4, 1916, in the early part of the twentieth century, this native of Baskin, ...

... Pauline Felder of McClellanville will celebrate her one hundredth birthday surrounded by loved ones and friends on April 30, 2016; and Whereas, born on April 29, 1916, in the early part of the twentieth century, she has witnessed many of ...

... seven decades of significant contributions to the Spartanburg community at an event to be held on May 21, 2016; and Whereas, Marion Finke was born in New York City and later moved to Springfield, Ohio, where she first took dance lessons ...

... FAMILY MEMBER, RESPECTED COLLEAGUE, AND FRIEND TO THE MANY CITIZENS OF CHARLESTON WHOSE LIVES SHE INFLUENCED IN A LIFETIME OF SERVICE. Whereas, born in Charleston on June 21, 1960, Cynthia Graham Hurd was the daughter of Melvin and ...

... welfare of this great state's citizenry. Margaret Preston Blackmer of Charleston is such a woman; and Whereas, Margaret Preston Blackmer was born in Puerto Rico but moved to Hilton Head Island in the early 1970s while the island was still ...

... to learn of the death of Carolyn "Sissie" Snow McAlister at the age of eighty-six in Mt. Pleasant on April 20, 2016; and Whereas, born in Hemingway on December 19, 1929, she was the daughter of the late John James Snow, Jr., and ...

... General Assembly are delighted to learn that Helen C. Davis of Irmo will celebrate her one hundredth birthday on April 24, 2016; and Whereas, born to Chase and Annie Cummings of Greensboro, North Carolina, Helen C. Davis entered this world ...

... Carolina House of Representatives were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Osteen Mishoe of Goose Creek on March 28, 2016; and Whereas, born to Wiley and Grace Stevens Mishoe of Loris, Osteen Mishoe entered this world on September 18, ...

... are delighted to learn that Mrs. Lucille Garrett of Pickens County will celebrate her one hundredth birthday on July 11, 2016; and Whereas, born on July 11, 1916, when the twentieth century was still in its youth, she was a witness to ...

... honored by cadets of Cheraw High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) on Mess Night May 12, 2016; and Whereas, born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, and reared in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Lixander Henry entered ...

... of Fame on March 30, 2016; and Whereas, reared in the Palmetto State, "Squeeze," as he is affectionately known, is the eighth son born to the late Franklin Goodwin, Sr., and Zena Mae Goodwin, and he graduated in 1980 from Dreher ...

... are delighted to learn that Myrtle McDowell Copeland of Spartanburg will celebrate her one hundredth birthday on May 3, 2016; and Whereas, born the last child of Louis and Sally Gardner McDowell, Myrtle McDowell Copeland entered this world ...

... were saddened to learn of the death of John Paul Detrick of Hampton at the age of sixty-eight on Monday, May 2, 2016 ; and Whereas, born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, on February 8, 1948, he was a son of the late Clair Heasley Detrick and ...

... House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of William J. "Jack" Smith on Wednesday, May 11, 2016; and Whereas, born in Mayesville, he was a son of the late Victor Hugo Smith and Etta Mae Lee Smith; ...

... a dedicated member of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA), International, the nation's first sorority established by African-American women; and Whereas, born in Florence on April 6, 1920, she grew up in East Florence and attended then East Side ...

... of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Hoyt C. Bellamy, Sr., at the age of eighty-eight on April 29, 2016; and Whereas, born in Conway on January 16, 1928, he was a son of the late Thelma Watts Bellamy and the late Clyde ...

... sincere regret that Representative Ken Hodges will depart from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of his current term; and Whereas, born in Bennetts Point on February 11, 1952, he is the son of the late Benjamin F. Hodges and ...

... of House District 108 in Charleston and Georgetown counties with integrity in the House of Representatives of this great State; and Whereas, born in Conway, Murrells Inlet resident Stephen Goldfinch graduated with honors from The Citadel, ...

... and York counties) in the House of Representatives of this great State; and Whereas, the daughter of Don and Sue Adair, Deborah A. Long was born on November 27, 1955, and lives in Indian Land. She married her husband, the late Jim Long, in ...

... regret that Representative Wayne George will depart from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of his current term; and Whereas, born in Mullins on July 14, 1953, he is a son of the late Furman and Dawsie Skipper George. A star ...

... regret that the Honorable Don L. Wells will depart from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of his current term; and Whereas, born in Swainsboro, Georgia, on June 6, 1959, he is the son of Henry H. and Frankie Andrews Wells and ...

... of House District 114 in Charleston and Dorchester counties with diligence in the House of Representatives of this great State; and Whereas, born September 30, 1980, Charleston native Mary E. Tinkler attended Rhodes College, where she ...

... regret that Representative Jenny Horne will depart from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of her current term; and Whereas, born in Summerville on October 12, 1972, she is the daughter of Cynthia W. and John D. Anderson, Jr., ...

... the citizens of House District 13 in Greenwood County with faithfulness in the House of Representatives of this great State; and Whereas, born in Greenwood County to Robert H. and the late Ann T. Riley, Shannon Riley prepared for his ...

... regret that Representative Grady Brown will depart from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of his current term; and Whereas, born on May 1, 1944, he is the son of the late John Arthur and the late Maude Atkinson Brown. He ...

... with sincere regret that Chip Limehouse will depart from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of his current term; and Whereas, born in Charleston on August 8, 1962, he is the son of Harry B. "Buck" Limehouse, Jr., and ...

... to the students of Slater-Marietta Elementary School in Greenville County as an extension of the school's Veteran's Day program; and Whereas, born April 23, 1980, Melissa Stockwell selflessly served her country in the U.S. Army. As a first ...

... contributions to defending the freedoms we hold so dear as he served in the United States Army for almost thirty years; and Whereas, born in Wake Forest, North Carolina, Jasper Rogers enlisted in the United States Army in January 1986, and ...

... are pleased to commend citizens such as Jason Hall who are dedicated to having a meaningful impact on their communities; and Whereas, born in Detroit, Michigan, Jason Hall graduated from high school in 1987 and attended Columbus College of ...

... after forty-five years as a distinguished and highly regarded licensed funeral director and embalmer in the Palmetto State; and Whereas, born in Chesterfield, Phillip Caulder graduated from Chesterfield High School and began his career in ...

... MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS HIGHWAY CONTAINING THIS DESIGNATION. Whereas, the Reverend Dr. Henry B. Peoples is the fifth of nine children born to the late Annie Rebecca Allen and John Peoples, Sr., of Timmonsville, South Carolina. He is ...

... after thirty-seven years as a beloved teacher at Byrd Elementary School in the Aiken County Public School District; and Whereas, she was born in Augsburg, Germany, while her father was serving there in the United States Armed Forces, and ...

... AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THIS DESIGNATION. Whereas, Apostle Fred Graham was born on November 18, 1932, in Florence County, the son of Mr. Press and Mrs. Alberta Graham; ...

... was elected as a probate judge for Aiken County to take office on January 1, 1984, and she has served continuously since then; and Whereas, born April 2, 1943, in Aiken County, Judge Roe graduated from Aiken High School and attended the ...

... for her service to the people of Greenwood County and beyond, especially children, vulnerable adults, and elderly crime victims; and Whereas, born the daughter of Helen Williams Goldman and Ashley Dean Goldman, this lifelong resident of ...

... JR., (1923-2014) AND TO HONOR HIS STRONG COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION, COACHING, CHRISTIAN MINISTRY, AND PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. Whereas, born in Orangeburg in 1923, Theodore B. Thomas, Jr., was the son of the Reverend and Mrs. Theodore ...

... AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE CONTAINING THIS DESIGNATION. Whereas, First Lieutenant Douglas MacArthur McCrary was born in Greenville on March 13, 1942, the son of Wayman H. and Thelma Armstrong McCrary; ...

... HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THIS DESIGNATION. Whereas, Mr. Glenn A. Rhoad was born in Ruffin, South Carolina, the son of the late Richard and Evelyn Steedley Rhoad, and died ...

... of Representatives were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Kenneth Lee DeHart, Jr., of Myrtle Beach on March 17, 2016; and Whereas, born March 26, 1953, in Muncie, Indiana, Ken DeHart earned his bachelor's degree from Wabash ...

... the last of which have been as the distinguished and highly-regarded vice president and general manager at WCSC-TV5 in Charleston; and Whereas, born in High Point, North Carolina, Ms. Scott began her broadcast sales career with WGHP ...

... of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Eugene "Gene" Davis at the age of eighty-one on May 28, 2016; and Whereas, born on January 5, 1935, he was the son of the late Jefferson Marion and the late Tance Hancock ...

... of the death of William "Billy" Peebles Baskin III of Bishopville on October 12, 2015, at the venerable age of eighty; and Whereas, born in 1934, this Bishopville native was a son of the Honorable William P. Baskin, Jr., a South ...

... were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Tracy M. Galloway of Lynchburg on May 1, 2016, at the age of seventy-seven; and Whereas, born in Florence, he was a son of T.A. Galloway, Sr., and Ollie Lee Touchberry Galloway; ...

... AND HER COMMUNITY. Whereas, on October 3, 2013, Maggie Lanier Settles entered her eternal rest at the age of eighty-six; and Whereas, born in Edgefield on June 13, 1927, she was the youngest of seven children of the late Anna and Wade ...

... were saddened to learn of the death of Jerome Stephens "Steve" Bilton at the age of sixty-four on April 25, 2016; and Whereas, born in Holly Hill on February 10, 1952, he was a son of Lurene Helen Stephens Bilton and the late ...

... were saddened to learn of the death of Carolyn Parrott Grant four days before her seventieth birthday on May 25, 2016; and Whereas, born on May 29, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Kate Smith Parrott, was educated in the ...

... educator, most recently as director of accountability and director of adult education for Lexington County School District Three; and Whereas, born and raised in Pomaria, Mrs. Bouknight received a bachelor's degree in mathematics from ...

... were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Mickey Smith Litchfield of Camden on November 23, 2015, at the age of sixty-five; and Whereas, born in Camden on May 17, 1950, Mickey Smith Litchfield was the daughter of Bruce and Mildred ...

... the venerable age of ninety-eight; and Whereas, having entered this world on June 27, 1917, Fannie Phelps Adams was the eighth of ten children born to James and Mary Lou Phelps. The young Fannie graduated from Booker T. Washington High ...

... Dill who give so tirelessly of their time and resources for the betterment of their communities, their State, and their nation; and Whereas, born in Greenville County on August 4, 1932, Bob Dill earned a bachelor's degree in animal ...

... as elder of the Florence-Dillon District of the Seventh Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church; and Whereas, born in Lake City, he attended Carver High School in Lake City and earned a bachelor of science degree ...

... saddened to learn of the accidental death of Fred R. Sheheen of Camden on June 6, 2016, at the venerable age of seventy-nine; and Whereas, born in 1936 to Austin Moses Sheheen, Sr., and Lucile Roukos Sheheen, Fred graduated with honors ...

... are delighted to learn that Henry Paul Elias, Jr., of Lexington County is celebrating his fiftieth birthday this year; and Whereas, born on June 28, 1966, to Mr. Henry Elias and the present Mrs. Jane East, the young Paul graduated in 1984 ...

... of Spartanburg County's District 38 in the House of Representatives of this great State; and Whereas, this native of Detroit, Michigan, was born on April 22, 1961, to Norman and Marion E. Brannon; and Whereas, in preparation for his ...

... regret that Ralph Shealy Kennedy, Jr., will depart from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of his current term; and Whereas, born in Columbia on October 21, 1958, he is the son of Jo-Ann Kearse Kennedy and the late Ralph Shealy ...

... gratitude to Eric Flowers for his significant service to the citizens of the Palmetto State during his years as a State Trooper; and Whereas, born and reared in Charleston, Eric Flowers received his early education at James Simmons ...

... CONTRIBUTIONS IN BRINGING INDISPENSABLE NEWS TO THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN CHARLESTON, DORCHESTER, AND BERKELEY COUNTIES. Whereas, born in Charleston on April 24, 1985, Tolbert Smalls, Jr., the son of Nanette and Tolbert Smalls, ...

... that Dr. James "Jim" St. John, their friend and colleague, has rendered to the body; and Whereas, Jim, a native of Ohio, was born March 19, 1939 to the late Ivan S. and Kathryn (McCreary) St. John; and Whereas, Jim ...

... school breakfast and lunch program at no cost to the student. The costs associated with the school breakfast and lunch program shall be borne by the State Department." SECTION    2.    Section ...

... MENAFEE, A NOTED HUMANITARIAN, EDUCATOR, AND FOUNDER OF VOORHEES COLLEGE TO BE PLACED IN AN APPROPRIATE PLACE IN THE STATE HOUSE. Whereas, born on April 3, 1872 in Talbotton, Georgia, Elizabeth Evelyn Wright Menafee was the seventh child ...

... saddened to learn of the death of Bernard Robinson on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at the venerable age of seventy-six; and Whereas, Bernard was born on February 4, 1940 in Aiken County to the late Myrtle and J.H. "Buddy" ...