S*0205 Concurrent Resolution, By Drummond
 A Concurrent Resolution to express the deepest sympathy of the General
 Assembly to the family and many friends and admirers of Dr. Heyward Prince of
 Greenwood, President of the Connie Maxwell Children's Home.

   01/13/93  Senate Introduced, adopted, sent to House SJ-12
   01/14/93  House  Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-8

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS AND ADMIRERS OF DR. HEYWARD PRINCE OF GREENWOOD, PRESIDENT OF THE CONNIE MAXWELL CHILDREN'S HOME.

Whereas, Dr. Heyward Prince of Greenwood, President of the Connie Maxwell Children's Home, died Monday, January 4, 1993, eleven months after being severely injured in an automobile accident near the campus of the South Carolina Baptist child-care institution he led for fifteen years; and

Whereas, born in Spartanburg, he was a son of Ravan Prince of Inman and the late Winnie Prince. He was a member of the Greenwood Rotary Club and of the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce where he was a former member of the board of directors. He was a member of Connie Maxwell Baptist Church; and

Whereas, "This is truly a sad day for all of us in the Connie Maxwell family," said Board of Trustees Chairman Jerry Friender of Irmo. "Dr. Prince was a man of vision who led this institution well. Our hearts go out to his family during this difficult time."; and

Whereas, Dr. Joseph R. Weber, who was appointed acting executive director February 10, 1993, also praised Prince: "Dr. Prince was a man of integrity who had a strong faith in his Lord. He was a man who loved boys and girls and worked unceasingly to help hurting children and families find hope and healing. He was a special friend whom I personally will miss very much."; and Whereas, the Earle Street Home in Greenville was established to work with troubled teen girls. In Florence the Pee Dee Crisis Home was established to help young people in emergency situations. A crisis home also later was begun in Greenwood. In Summerville a Connie Maxwell social worker was placed in the Screven Baptist Association office to provide counseling, referral, and intake services for families in the Lowcountry; and

Whereas, under Dr. Prince's leadership, regional services were developed in Greenville, Florence, and Summerville to complement the traditional program of child care on the main campus in Greenwood; and

Whereas, Dr. Prince was a tireless worker for Connie Maxwell. He developed programs to reach out not only to the children living on the campus but to young people throughout the area; and

Whereas, reaching out to children in families devastated by Hurricane Hugo, Connie Maxwell led by Dr. Prince placed a social worker in Charleston Housing Authority neighborhoods to assist low-income families on an on-going basis; and

Whereas, Dr. Prince's tenure at Connie Maxwell saw expanded fund-raising efforts, implementation of computerized information systems, and reorganization of service delivery management; and

Whereas, the dedication and vision of Dr. Prince will be felt at Connie Maxwell as well as across this State for years to come; and

Whereas, surviving, in addition to his father, are three sons, Regan Prince of Columbia, Patrick Prince of Greenwood, and Christopher Prince of Greenwood; a daughter, Paula Prince of Greenwood; and his former wife, Nancy E. Prince of Greenwood. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly express their deepest sympathy to the family and many friends and admirers of Dr. Heyward Prince of Greenwood, President of the Connie Maxwell Children's Home.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the family of Dr. Prince.