H*4204 Concurrent Resolution, By Wilder and W. McLeod
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MARGARET BRACKETT OF NEWBERRY COUNTY ON
 RECEIVING THE 1997 SILVER SCALES OF JUSTICE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD AND
 COMMENDING HER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO HER COMMUNITY.

   05/22/97  House  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-75
   05/22/97  Senate Adopted, returned to House with concurrence SJ-13

CONGRATULATING MARGARET BRACKETT OF NEWBERRY COUNTY ON RECEIVING THE 1997 SILVER SCALES OF JUSTICE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD AND COMMENDING HER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO HER COMMUNITY.

Whereas, Ms. Brackett began working with young people several decades ago by helping young women earn scholarships to aid them in furthering their education; and

Whereas, she continued her dedicated service to others by joining the Rape Crisis Network in the City of Columbia, South Carolina, as a volunteer in 1994 and since then has provided services to victims of sexual assault in Newberry County; and

Whereas, Margaret hosts a radio show on WKMG-AM in Newberry County entitled "On the Move with Margaret" which she uses to highlight victims' issues throughout our State that include juvenile crime, sexual assault, domestic violence, the South Carolina Victims Rights Constitutional Amendment, and post-conviction issues; and

Whereas, she is an active Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) South Carolina volunteer, was instrumental in the establishment of the successful MADD Newberry County Chapter, is Chairperson of her local chapter of MADD, and Vice Chairperson of MADD South Carolina State Executive Committee; and

Whereas, as a MADD Victim Advocate, she interacts directly with drunk driving victims and provides numerous services which include caring, listening, and court accompaniment; and

Whereas, Margaret has been instrumental in organizing a Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance and Hope each December for drunk driving victims which is attended by law enforcement officials, local politicians, clergy, state officials, and local agencies that provide support for crime victims; and

Whereas, she is actively involved in MADD community education programs, blankets Newberry County with red ribbons each December, engages florists, other businesses, churches, and schools in preventative education programs during proms, graduation activities, and the Keep It a Safe Summer awareness campaign; and

Whereas, Margaret has helped maintain the MADD Newberry County Chapter as a very active organization which proudly boasts having the entire Newberry County Legislative Delegation as members; and

Whereas, because of her involvement in and contributions to many community activities, the Newberry Jaycees named her "My Favorite Senior Citizen"; and

Whereas, for her untiring commitment to her fellow man, she was awarded the 1997 Silver Scales of Justice Volunteer of the Year Award. 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, congratulate Margaret Brackett of Newberry County on receiving the 1997 Silver Scales of Justice Volunteer of the Year Award and commend her for her many years of outstanding service to her community and South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ms. Margaret Brackett.