A senate RESOLUTION

To congratulate Mrs. Annie Corrine Power Bennett on the occasion of her one hundred second birthday and to wish her much happiness in the days ahead.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were pleased to learn that on January 19, 2024, Mrs. Annie Corrine Power Bennett reached the impressive milestone of her one hundred second birthday; and

Whereas, born on January 19, 1922, Mrs. Annie Bennett is the daughter of Reese and Ella Power. She was born in Anderson County and attended Reese Street High School. She later became one of the founding members of St. Mary of Angels Catholic Church in Anderson. At the church she sang on the senior choir, ushered, raised funds, and served on the kitchen committee. She credits her long life with "trusting in the Lord"; and

Whereas, Mrs. Annie Bennett worked as a substitute teacher at Westside High School and also as a salesclerk and window decorator at Lerner's Dress Shop in Anderson. She was first married to Mr. Isadore Thomason, a sailor in the United States Navy who died serving his country during World War II. Mrs. Annie Bennett later found love again and married Mr. George Bennett. She is the mother of two children, Judith Thomason Hall and Gregory Bennett, and is the proud grandmother of five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and

Whereas, throughout her life Mrs. Annie Bennett has found enjoyment in good phone conversations, making quilts, and hosting large family gatherings. She is also known to take her civic responsibilities seriously, never missing an opportunity to cast her vote in elections. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Mrs. Annie Corrine Power Bennett on the occasion of her one hundred second birthday and wish her much happiness in the days ahead.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mrs. Annie Corrine Power Bennett.

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