S*1211 Session 112 (1997-1998)
S*1211 Resolution, By Moore
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH
CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE DEATH OF MR. PAUL KNOX OF NORTH AUGUSTA, AND TO
EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
04/22/98 Senate Introduced and adopted SJ-5
A SENATE RESOLUTION
TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS
OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE DEATH OF
MR. PAUL KNOX OF NORTH AUGUSTA, AND TO EXTEND
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of the Senate were deeply saddened to learn
of the death of Mr. Paul Knox of North Augusta who died on April
1, 1998; and
Whereas, "Professor Knox", as he was affectionately
named and known by many, was a native of Abbeville County, a
devoted husband and father, a beloved and highly respected citizen
of his community, and was retired after many years as an educator,
coach, and superintendent of the area schools; and
Whereas, he was a faithful member of Grace United Methodist
Church, was part and parcel of the community, from school to
church, to the Chamber of Commerce, to the Lion's Club, the
Masonic Lodge, and wherever the need for quiet example, leadership,
and participation existed; and
Whereas, in addition to holding the area school system together in the
late twenties, when funding was virtually nonexistent and teachers
had to be paid in script, Mr. Knox laid a solid foundation upon which
the local area schools and education systems are presently based; and
Whereas, Mr. Knox is also known as the father of North Augusta
football, having coached the first team and taking great pride in the
fact that not only was his 1927 team undefeated, but no team
succeeded in crossing the North Augusta goal line that season; and
Whereas, he and Mrs. Knox were recently awarded the Sertoma
Club's Service to Mankind honor, and to all who knew or were
influenced by Mr. Knox's quiet example, he was both an asset to the
community and a "gentleman of the old school" who will
be sorely missed; and
Whereas, Mr. Knox is survived by his wife, Kathleen Wiggins Knox,
daughters, Katherine Fowler of Morristown, Tennessee, Miriam
Harter of Midland, Michigan, Geneva Larson of Carmel, Indiana, ten
grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren; and
Whereas, the members of the Senate, by this resolution, would like
to express their deepest sympathy to his widow, his children, family,
and friends upon the death of this truly fine gentleman. Now,
therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate hereby express their
deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Paul Knox of North Augusta
who died on April 1, 1998.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
his widow, Mrs. Katherine Wiggins Knox of North Augusta.
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