H*4860 Session 112 (1997-1998)
H*4860 Concurrent Resolution, By J. Brown, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey,
Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, J.M. Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland,
G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Brown, A.W. Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave,
Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, J.L.M. Cromer, Dantzler,
Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, J.G. Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine,
Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines,
M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, B.L. Jordan, Keegan, Kelley,
Kennedy, M.H. Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee,
Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, J.G. McAbee,
McCraw, McGee, McKay, W. McLeod, McMahand, J.D. McMaster, Miller,
Moody-Lawrence, V.T. Mullen, J.H. Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn,
Rhoad, Rice, Meacham, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel,
Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Spearman,
Stille, E.C. Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb,
Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young-Brickell and
W.J. Young
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SINCERE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MRS. WILLIS J. CHARLES,
PRINCIPAL OF EAU CLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL, FOR HER SELFLESS DEDICATION TO THE
STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF OF EAU CLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL AND TO CELEBRATE THE
LOVE SHE SO FREELY GIVES TO OTHERS.
03/24/98 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-5
03/25/98 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-7
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
TO EXTEND THE SINCERE APPRECIATION OF THE
MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF
SOUTH CAROLINA TO MRS. WILLIS J. CHARLES, PRINCIPAL
OF EAU CLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL, FOR HER SELFLESS
DEDICATION TO THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF OF
EAU CLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL AND TO CELEBRATE THE LOVE
SHE SO FREELY GIVES TO OTHERS.
Whereas, following an outstanding career in education in the
California school system, Mrs. Willis J. Charles returned to Columbia
with the mission of ensuring that Eau Claire High School be
recognized as an outstanding public school of excellence; and
Whereas, Willis J. Charles was born in Columbia, South Carolina,
and is the daughter of the late Dr. C.A. Johnson; and
Whereas, following her primary and secondary education, Mrs.
Willis Charles graduated from the University of Minnesota with a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology; received her
Secondary Teaching Credential in Biology from California State
University; and continued her quest for knowledge by graduating
from California State University with a Master of Arts Degree in
Educational Administration; and
Whereas, knowing that excellence in education goes hand-in-glove
with a healthy community, Mrs. Willis Charles immediately joined
and formed an alliance with the Eau Claire Rotary Club, initiating the
Interact Club at Eau Claire High School; and
Whereas, in collaboration with the Eau Claire Community of Shalom
and the Eau Claire Rotary, she arranged for Interact members and
other students to tutor at Hyatt Park Elementary School; and
Whereas, seeking visibility for the nationally acclaimed Eau Claire
High School Naval ROTC program and its precision drill team, she
has arranged appearances throughout the community and the
Palmetto State including festivals, parades, and celebrations; and
Whereas, whether initiating or responding, Mrs. Willis Charles has
tirelessly worked with every element of the Eau Claire community,
not only to restore quality education at Eau Claire High School, but
also to bind the Eau Claire area together in a diverse but supportive
community; and
Whereas, Mrs. Willis Charles' dedication to her profession reaches far
beyond the classroom and has had a positive impact on the careers of
numerous young people; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly are grateful for her
devotion to South Carolina's public education system and delighted
to have this opportunity to afford Mrs. Willis J. Charles special
recognition. 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, extend their sincere appreciation to Mrs.
Willis J. Charles, Principal of Eau Claire High School, for her selfless
dedication to the students, faculty, and staff of Eau Claire High
School and to celebrate the love she so freely gives to others.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to
Mrs. Willis J. Charles.
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