S*896 Session 111 (1995-1996)
S*0896 Concurrent Resolution, By Matthews, McConnell, Mescher, M.T. Rose and
Washington
A Concurrent Resolution to recognize Judge Cranston Pinckney for his service
to the communities of Dorchester County and to congratulate him upon his
appointment as the first African-American to serve as a Dorchester County
Magistrate.
05/31/95 Senate Introduced, adopted, sent to House SJ-67
05/31/95 House Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-108
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE JUDGE CRANSTON PINCKNEY FOR HIS
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITIES OF DORCHESTER
COUNTY AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON HIS
APPOINTMENT AS THE FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN TO
SERVE AS A DORCHESTER COUNTY MAGISTRATE.
Whereas, Judge Cranston Pinckney was born in the St. Mark
community of St. George to parents Thaddeus and Rebecca
Pinckney; and
Whereas, Judge Pinckney attended public school in Dorchester
County where he went on to graduate from Williams Memorial
High School; and
Whereas, Judge Pinckney enrolled in Claflin College until he was
called upon to serve his country in World War II for a three year
tour of duty; and
Whereas, after returning to Claflin College in 1945, Judge Pinckney
graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree, and later went on to
earn a Masters degree from South Carolina State College; and
Whereas, Judge Pinckney is married to the former Alice Jamison of
Rowesville, and has three daughters and one foster son, Councilman
Willie R. Davis; and
Whereas, Judge Pinckney worked as an elementary school teacher
and later school principal until his retirement in 1983 and he also
served as Title I Coordinator for Dorchester School District III in
1984; and
Whereas, Judge Pinckney is an active member of St. Mark United
Methodist Church, and holds membership in several professional,
civic, and fraternal organizations, including Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Inc., Oakvilla Lodge #8, Senior Warden; Berkeley-Dorchester Economic Development Board; and the St. George
branch of the N.A.A.C.P., 2nd Vice President; and
Whereas, he is also a Certified Lay Speaker and serves as Director
of Lay Speaking for the Walterboro District, is one of the founding
Trustees for the Shady Grove Campground, and also serves as
President of the Dorchester County Rest Home; and
Whereas, Judge Pinckney's service to his community, state, and
nation has culminated in his appointment as the first African-American to serve as a Magistrate in Dorchester County. Now,
therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives
concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly hereby honor Judge
Cranston Pinckney for his leadership and dedication to the people
of Dorchester County, and further congratulate Judge Pinckney for
his appointment to serve as the first African-American Magistrate
for Upper Dorchester County.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
Judge Cranston Pinckney.
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