S*1090 Resolution, By Moore
 A SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF LON COURTNEY, SR., OF
 JOHNSTON, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

   03/03/98  Senate Introduced and adopted SJ-7

A SENATE RESOLUTION

EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF LON COURTNEY, SR., OF JOHNSTON, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Whereas, Lon Courtney, Sr., of Johnston has died at the age of ninety-six; and

Whereas, Mr. Courtney helped shape the Town of Johnston through the years; he was an outstanding and successful businessman and, through his business acumen, helped the town grow and prosper; and

Whereas, he championed numerous civic causes and gave freely and generously of his time, talents, resources, and energy for the betterment of the community; he also was instrumental in getting the Milliken Company to locate its plant in Johnston in 1947, as well as Mt. Vernon Mills, Riegel Textile; and

Whereas, Lon Courtney, Sr., was a born leader who possessed tremendous vision and the extraordinary ability to plan and obtain results; he was respected, admired, and loved by the entire community; his legacy to the Town of Johnston is an outstanding one of success and accomplishment; and he will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, expresses sorrow at the death of Lon Courtney, Sr., of Johnston, and extends sympathy to his family and friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Courtney's family.