H*4629 Concurrent Resolution, By J.H. Neal
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
 GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MR. AND MRS. TALLY ADAMS OF
 RICHLAND COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXTEND
 BEST WISHES TO THEM AND THEIR FAMILY ON THIS DAY OF JOY.

   02/17/98  House  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-3
   02/17/98  Senate Adopted, returned to House with concurrence SJ-10

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO OFFER THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MR. AND MRS. TALLY ADAMS OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THEM AND THEIR FAMILY ON THIS DAY OF JOY.

Whereas, Tally Adams was born in Richland County on January 2, 1925, the fourth born of thirteen children; and

Whereas, Florence Adams was born December 13, 1929, the eldest of five children; and

Whereas, the Adams met through Florence's uncle, who served in the military with Tally; and

Whereas, Tally and Florence Adams were joined in holy matrimony on February 15, 1948; and

Whereas, Florence was employed at Fort Jackson for many years; and

Whereas, Mr. and Mrs. Adams are blessed with nine surviving children, and all of them are college graduates; and

Whereas, their marriage has been a symbol of love and trust for their children; and

Whereas, Mr. and Mrs. Adams have both received numerous acknowledgments for their church, community, and volunteer involvements; and

Whereas, Tally Adams has been recognized for his hard work and accomplishments many times, including: nominated Father of the Year in 1997, honored for outstanding service as Sunday School Superintendent (1985), dedicated service as Vice President of the Wateree Sunday School Convention (1988-1992); and recognized by the School Board Commission for Richland County School District 1 for his tireless efforts and dedicated service to his community; and

Whereas, this loving couple's contributions to their family, friends, and community have earned them the justifiable affection and respect of all those with whom they have worked or served; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly wish to express their desire that Tally and Florence Adams celebrate many more wedding anniversaries with their family and friends. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, offer their congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Tally Adams of Richland County on the occasion of their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary and extend best wishes to them and their family on this day of joy.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. and Mrs. Tally Adams.