H*4199 Session 111 (1995-1996)
H*4199 Concurrent Resolution, By Harvin and W.J. Young
A Concurrent Resolution expressing sorrow at the death of J. C. "Doc" Edwards
of Clarendon County and extending sympathy to his family and many friends.
05/09/95 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-20
05/10/95 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-10
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF J.C.
"DOC" EDWARDS OF CLARENDON COUNTY AND
EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY
FRIENDS.
Whereas, J.C. "Doc" Edwards of Clarendon County, a
beloved institution in his community, has died; and
Whereas, thirty-three years ago, "Doc" placed a pickle
jar on the counter of his sandwich shop in Manning; that year,
$54.00 was collected for the pet project of the gentleman who ran
the little restaurant, with the sign out front proclaiming his as the
worst coffee in town; by the time of his death, Doc Edwards would
raise over $110,000 for the children he loved so dearly; and
Whereas, in August, 1972, after eighteen years, Doc decided to
close the small shop that had become such a fixture in Manning;
when this happened, many residents of the town were concerned
over losing the annual celebration of Doc's birthday on March
twenty-first; this was always the big day for "Doc's
kids"; anyone contributing to the jar's contents drank free
coffee; however, in March, 1973, Doc went to "jail"; a
special cell was set-up on the courthouse square in Manning, and
Doc vowed not to leave his cell, or even have any of his own
birthday cake, until $3,000 had been raised for "his
kids"; and
Whereas, Doc Edwards was recognized locally, as well as abroad,
as a driving force for the children, and adults, in Clarendon County;
and
Whereas, he was the husband of Dot Edwards, former Manning city
council member; and
Whereas, it would be a gigantic understatement to say that Doc
Edwards will be missed; he brought so much love, care, concern,
and help to the good people of his community that he will always
be remembered and greatly missed. 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, are pleased to have this opportunity to
pay tribute to the memory of a truly outstanding humanitarian, J.C.
"Doc" Edwards of Clarendon County, and the members
express sorrow at his death and extend sympathy to his family and
his many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
the family of J.C. "Doc" Edwards.
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