S*1022 Resolution, By Hembree
 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND COMMEND FRANK V. BOULINEAU, III OF
 NORTH MYRTLE BEACH FOR THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS HE HAS MADE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND
 TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

   02/18/14  Senate Introduced and adopted (Senate Journal-page 8)

TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND COMMEND FRANK V. BOULINEAU, III OF NORTH MYRTLE BEACH FOR THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS HE HAS MADE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, Frank Boulineau is the owner of Boulineau's IGA grocery store, which is a favorite of locals, is a tourist attraction for those visiting the Grand Strand, and has become the "heartbeat" of the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach; and

Whereas, Frank Boulineau is also the owner of Boulineau's ACE Hardware, Eugene Platt's Seafood, Barnacle Beach Shoppe, The Dairy Hut, Ocean Treasures Resort Wear, Boulineau's Shell and Car Wash, Frank's Ice, and Boulineau's Laundromat; and

Whereas, in 1969, Frank Boulineau and his wife Elizabeth converted a portion of an 8,400 square foot discount store into a grocery store and named it Coastal Mart. The couple worked very hard, experienced much success and eventually added on to their space, creating what has today become one of the country's most unique grocery stores, with shopping on two floors, many specialty departments, a food court and a cafeteria; and

Whereas, Frank Boulineau has served as chairman of the Board of Directors for the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce from 2000 to 2001 and from 2002 to 2003. He was a past board member of the chamber and currently serves on the Legislative Committee and the Past Chairman's Council for the chamber; and

Whereas, Frank Boulineau serves his community through his involvement as chairman of the Board of Trustees at McLeod Loris Seacoast Foundation, as a member of the Board of Trustees at McLeod Health in Florence, South Carolina, as a member of the Board of Directors for Horry-Georgetown Technical College Foundation, and through his membership at First Baptist Church of North Myrtle Beach. He has also served as a member of the Board of Directors for Connie Maxwell Children's Home in Greenwood, South Carolina; and

Whereas, Frank Boulineau is the husband of Elizabeth, the father of Frank V. Boulineau, IV and Betsy E. Mixon and the grandfather to three grandchildren; and

Whereas, his friend Rick Elliott, owner of Elliott Beach Rentals and current chair of the Board of Directors of the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce said of him: "Frank Boulineau is a man you can trust, a man of faith, a person of character, a hard worker, and a person with vision. He loves North Myrtle Beach and he is passionate about seeing our city move forward in a unique and positive way." Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate, by this resolution, acknowledge and commend Frank V. Boulineau, III of North Myrtle Beach for the many contributions he has made to his community and to the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Frank V. Boulineau, III.