H*4223 Session 110 (1993-1994)
H*4223 Concurrent Resolution, By Anderson
A Concurrent Resolution to commend Mr. Arthur Magill of Greenville for his
overwhelming generosity and his outstanding contributions to civic and
community efforts that have greatly enhanced and broadened the lives of the
people of Greenville and all South Carolinians.
05/20/93 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-29
05/20/93 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-25
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
TO COMMEND MR. ARTHUR MAGILL OF GREENVILLE FOR
HIS OVERWHELMING GENEROSITY AND HIS OUTSTANDING
CONTRIBUTIONS TO CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EFFORTS THAT
HAVE GREATLY ENHANCED AND BROADENED THE LIVES OF
THE PEOPLE OF GREENVILLE AND ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS.
Whereas, Mr. Arthur Magill, a retired textile giant in Greenville, South
Carolina, is many things to many people. His greatness and generosity
will be felt in Greenville for a long time. He has been a very successful
businessman and has shared his wealth with organizations in Greenville
which has helped enhance the quality of life for all; and he has also
financially assisted individuals in pursuing their artistic careers; and
Whereas, Mr. Magill was the major contributor in the building of the
Greenville Little Theatre and Greenville County Museum of Art. He
was responsible for making the Art Museum the envy of many cities
when he purchased twenty-six Andrew Wyeth paintings and loaned
them to the museum. He recently gave the museum six million dollars
for new acquisitions, educational programs, exhibitions, and the
museum's endowment. He continues to contribute to the Governor's
School, and he recently gave one million dollars to the Greenville
Symphony Orchestra; and
Whereas, during the mid-seventies, Mr. Magill, almost single handedly,
was responsible for building a new facility for the Phillis Wheatley
Association. Not only did he make a very generous financial
contribution, he brought many individuals by to see the old building and
encouraged them to support the Building Campaign, including a banker
who had pledged one thousand dollars to the campaign. Mr. Magill
brought him by to see the old facility and the activities that were going
on; he changed his pledge to ten thousand dollars. Had there not been
a Mr. Magill, there would not have been a new Phillis Wheatley Center.
He continues to be a supporter of Phillis Wheatley serving as Chairman
of the Nominating Committee for the Board of Trustees; and
Whereas, it may not be known by many, but Mr. Magill, along with a
few other people, was responsible for the Greenville hotels first opening
their doors to blacks. He continues to work for good race relations.
Recently he challenged the Phillis Wheatley Association Board of
Trustees to address the returning of racism in our cities and schools of
higher learning; and
Whereas, Mr. Magill's service to Phillis Wheatley has been remarkable.
His support and guidance for the agency qualify him for the title of
"Mr. Phillis Wheatley". Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That Mr. Arthur Magill is to be commended for his overwhelming
generosity and his outstanding contributions to civic and community
efforts that have greatly enhanced and broadened the lives of the people
of Greenville and for all South Carolinians.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr.
Arthur Magill, Greenville, South Carolina.
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