S*1393 Concurrent Resolution, By A.S. Macaulay
 A Concurrent Resolution to express the sorrow of the General Assembly on the
 death of Frances Riley Richardson of Oconee County and to extend its sympathy
 to her family and many friends.

   03/17/92  Senate Introduced, adopted, sent to House SJ-6
   03/18/92  House  Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-1

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE SORROW OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE DEATH OF FRANCES RILEY RICHARDSON OF OCONEE COUNTY AND TO EXTEND ITS SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, Frances Riley Richardson of Oconee County died March 1, 1992, at the age of ninety-seven; and

Whereas, she was born in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Reverend William Melzor and Nora King Riley; and

Whereas, Mrs. Richardson was the wife of the late Kenneth Prince Richardson, Sr.; and

Whereas, Frances Richardson was a graduate of Winthrop College and had been a dedicated teacher at Salem Elementary School; and

Whereas, she was also retired from an extensive, successful business career: She was formerly the owner and editor of the Seneca Journal, President of Seneca Food Processing Plant, and an owner with her husband of Richardson Theatres; and

Whereas, Mrs. Richardson was active in many areas of service to her community: she served as a magistrate and chairman of the board of trustees of Seneca Area Schools, was a member of the DAR, an honorary member of the Seneca Pilot Club, and a member of the Once A Week Club; and

Whereas, she was a loyal and faithful member of Seneca Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for sixty years; and

Whereas, Mrs. Richardson also had many other talents, among them her gift as a writer. She wrote the county song "Beautiful Oconee" and a regular column in the Seneca Journal, "View from an Oconee Hilltop"; and

Whereas, Frances Richardson was recognized for her many talents and contributions by being selected several times as Woman of the Year; and

Whereas, she was a devoted wife and mother of four sons and a daughter; she had fourteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; and

Whereas, she was well-respected and admired by those who knew her and will be missed by all; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly wish to express their sorrow at the death of such a great lady and citizen of this State. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly express sorrow on the death of Frances Riley Richardson of Oconee County and extend their sympathy to her family and many friends.

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