S*0415 Resolution, By Hutto and Matthews
 A SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOTHER OF THE YEAR, MRS.
 JOYCE W. RHENEY OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY, AND EXPRESSING THE ADMIRATION AND
 GRATITUDE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO HER AND TO ALL THE STATE'S MOTHERS
 WHO MANAGE THIS VERY DEMANDING ROLE WITH STRENGTH AND LOVE.

   03/06/01  Senate Introduced and adopted SJ-14

RECOGNIZING SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOTHER OF THE YEAR, MRS. JOYCE W. RHENEY OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY, AND EXPRESSING THE ADMIRATION AND GRATITUDE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO HER AND TO ALL THE STATE'S MOTHERS WHO MANAGE THIS VERY DEMANDING ROLE WITH STRENGTH AND LOVE.

Whereas, Joyce W. Rheney of Orangeburg County was one of seven children of Margaret Legg and William McKinley White of Athens in northern Alabama; and

Whereas, their values helped to shape her strong beliefs in family, church, and community; and

Whereas, she undertook several demanding nursing positions in both Alabama and in South Carolina after graduation from Jefferson-Hillman School of Nursing in Birmingham; and

Whereas, she married Dr. John Rheney, Jr., and she considers herself lucky to have been able to devote herself full-time to the important and fulfilling task of raising their children; and

Whereas, the Rheney family made its home in Orangeburg, in 1954, where Dr. Rheney practiced pediatric medicine until his retirement, and Mrs. Rheney dedicated her efforts to the loving support of their four children, John III, now an Orangeburg dentist; Betsy, a human resources representative in Aiken; Bruce, now a bank president in Orangeburg; and David, an attorney in Greenville; and

Whereas, during the nurturing of four happy and productive children, Mrs. Rheney was active in her church, St. Andrews United Methodist, and in her community, in the Junior Service League, the Medical Alliance, and the Salvation Army Advisory Board; and

Whereas, the Mother of the Year has feathered her "empty nest" by serving as Orangeburg City Councilwoman, now in her twelfth year, the Downtown Revitalization Association Board, and Foundation Board of The Regional Medical Center, currently serving as its president; and

Whereas, Joyce Rheney exemplifies the best of the characteristics of South Carolina's mothers: unwavering love of and dedication to its children; steadfast faith in and support of its churches; and selfless contribution to and participation in its community. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the General Assembly recognize South Carolina's Mother of the Year, Mrs. Joyce W. Rheney of Orangeburg County, and express their admiration and gratitude of the State of South Carolina to her and to all the state's mothers who manage this very demanding role with strength and love.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mrs. Rheney.