H*4907 Session 111 (1995-1996)
H*4907 Concurrent Resolution, By A.W. Byrd, Askins, H. Brown, J. Brown,
C.D. Chamblee, Cobb-Hunter, Cotty, J.L.M. Cromer, Harrison, Harvin, Howard,
Inabinett, Kennedy, Lloyd, J.G. McAbee, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Quinn,
T.F. Rogers, Scott, J.S. Shissias, Stille, Townsend, D. Williams and
S.S. Wofford
A Concurrent Resolution expressing sorrow at the death of Edwin Roberts
Russell of Columbia, and extending sympathy to his family and many friends.
04/10/96 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-49
04/11/96 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-4
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
HONORING THE MEMORY OF EDWIN ROBERTS RUSSELL
OF COLUMBIA, ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S ABLEST AND
MOST DISTINGUISHED LEADERS AND EXTENDING THE
DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO HIS
WONDERFUL FAMILY AND COUNTLESS FRIENDS.
Whereas, Edwin Roberts Russell of Columbia died on Easter
Sunday, April 7, 1996, at the age of 82; and
Whereas, Mr. Russell was born in Columbia and was the husband
of the late Dorothy Nance Russell, who predeceased him in 1994,
and a devoted father to his daughter, Vivian Eleanor Russell Baker;
and
Whereas, Mr. Russell received his B.S. degree with honors from
Benedict College and his M.S. degree in chemistry from Howard
University; he performed further graduate studies at the University
of Chicago and was awarded an honorary doctorate degree by
Benedict College in 1974; and
Whereas, Mr. Russell was a major contributor in the development
of the atom bomb; research chemist at the University of Chicago
Metallurgical Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory;
Professor of Chemistry and Chairman of the Science Division,
Allen University; contributing editor to the National Nuclear Energy
Series at McGraw Hill; and was responsible for securing eleven
United States Patents dealing with the Energy Program, i.e.,
Plutonium Separation Processes, Fission Product Recovery and
Waste Decontamination; and
Whereas, he had an outstanding academic and research career; he
was a research chemist at the DuPont Savannah River Laboratory in
Aiken from 1953 until 1976, from which post he retired; he had
several publications appearing in leading scientific journals from
1941 through 1976; and
Whereas, he received numerous awards and honors for his academic
and research work and was recognized as a leader in his areas of
endeavor; and
Whereas, he was active in many civic matters including serving as
President of the Waverly Neighborhood Improvement and
Protection Association, led the effort to include some homes in the
Waverly Community on a national historic register, a member of
Alpha Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and
Alpha Iota Chapter of Sigma Pi Phi, and a member of Bethel
A.M.E. Church, where he earlier taught Sunday School and Bible
Class; and
Whereas, Edwin Roberts Russell was loved, respected, and admired
by all who knew him, and his presence will be greatly missed.
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, wish to honor the memory of Edwin
Roberts Russell, one of South Carolina's ablest and most
distinguished leaders, and extend their deepest sympathy to his
wonderful family and his countless friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
his daughter, Vivian Eleanor Russell Baker.
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