H*5005 Session 111 (1995-1996)
H*5005 Concurrent Resolution, By L.S. Whipper, Breeland, Dantzler, R.C. Fulmer,
H.M. Hallman, Harrell, H.G. Hutson, Inabinett, Limehouse, Seithel, Whatley and
Whipper
A Concurrent Resolution to commend and offer the sincere appreciation of the
members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina to Miriam
Colleton Green of Awendaw, South Carolina, for her outstanding career,
lifetime accomplishments, and generosity in serving the people of Charleston
County.
05/08/96 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-43
05/08/96 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-13
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
TO COMMEND AND OFFER THE SINCERE APPRECIATION
OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MIRIAM COLLETON
GREEN OF AWENDAW, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR HER
OUTSTANDING CAREER, LIFETIME ACCOMPLISHMENTS,
AND GENEROSITY IN SERVING THE PEOPLE OF
CHARLESTON COUNTY.
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly of the State of
South Carolina are delighted to recognize Miriam Colleton Green
for her outstanding leadership qualities and her willingness to help
others; and
Whereas, Miriam Green is the daughter of Elizabeth S. Colleton
and the late Thomas Colleton; and
Whereas, she resides in Awendaw with her husband, Robert L.
Green, Sr., and is a woman totally dedicated to her son, Robert, Jr.
and her daughter, April; and
Whereas, in the 60's she was one of the few students that
challenged segregation and along with her other classmates entered
McClellanville High at a time when integration was being
experimented in the South; and
Whereas, after graduating third in her class at McClellanville High,
she furthered her education at Palmer Junior College, graduating in
1971; and
Whereas, in 1972 Miriam Green began her career at Berkeley
Electric Cooperative; she is now in her twenty-fourth year with the
company and her current position is Vice President of Community
Service; she is the first and only African-American to serve in
upper management in the fifty-four year-old company; and in this
capacity, her work takes her throughout the Tri-County area; and
Whereas, Miriam Green, also known as the "Light
Lady", is one of the most familiar faces known to rural
residents of Charleston County; and
Whereas, her mission in life is to help the poor and disadvantaged.
This is a mission Miriam Green does not take lightly; and
Whereas, Mrs. Green has been instrumental in the revitalization of
numerous families after Hurricane Hugo, worked hand and hand
with The United Methodist Church Relief Center in evaluating the
needs of Low Country citizens, and through her efforts she helped
identify more than forty families in need and assisted in getting
them funds to buy materials to rebuild and repair their homes; and
Whereas, in 1990 she worked with the Charleston County Grants
Administration in applying and receiving a $200,000 grant for
housing rehabilitation. This significant assistance enabled fifteen
families to pick up their lives and start over. After the grant money
was spent, but more work was still left undone, Miriam Green
persuaded Berkeley Electric's Board of Trustees and Management
to implement Operation Round-Up. Operation Round-Up rounds
the co-op member's bill to the nearest dollar. The excess change is
used to assist Berkeley Electric members install septic systems,
wells, repair plumbing, do electrical work, and other necessities.
The project has benefited hundreds of Tri-County citizens and has
raised more than $900,000; and
Whereas, Mrs. Green is Mayor Pro tempore and council person for
the Town of Awendaw. Her accomplishments include: the
Channel 2 "Good Apple" award, the Women Involved
in Rural Electrification (WIRE) "Women of the Year"
award, the Charleston Link Chapters "Outstanding
Heroine" award, and received Governor Campbell's
"Leadership for Community Services Honors"; and
Whereas, she also serves on the Trident United Way Allocation
Board, N.E.W. Foundation, Johns Island Rural Mission Board, and
YWCA Board; and
Whereas, Miriam Green is an active member of Mt. Nebo AME
Church where she serves on the Steward Board; and
Whereas, this individual is known and loved for her patience,
compassion, and kindness to others and never hesitates to help
anyone in need; and
Whereas, Mrs. Green tirelessly contributes her time, talents, and
energy to numerous causes for the betterment of her community and
the lives of her fellow citizens; and
Whereas, for these and numerous other contributions and
achievements, Miriam Green epitomizes the best traits of those who
give of themselves. She is the "heart" of so many
community, county, and state efforts. 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, commend and offer sincere appreciation
to Miriam Colleton Green of Awendaw, South Carolina, for her
outstanding career, lifetime accomplishments, and generosity in
serving the people of Charleston County.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
Mrs. Miriam Colleton Green.
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