S 0483  Resolution, By Stephens
 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF MR. MORRIS
 ELMORE AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

   01/25/21  Senate Introduced and adopted (Senate Journal-page 1)

TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF MR. MORRIS ELMORE AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Mr. Morris Elmore on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the venerable age of seventy-three; and

Whereas, a native of St. George, Mr. Morris Elmore was born on March 16, 1947 as the son of the late Sam and Sallie Elmore; and

Whereas, a veteran of the United States Air Force, Mr. Elmore served during the Vietnam War; and

Whereas, he led a long and successful career with the South Carolina Department of Corrections; and

Whereas, a leader in the Bowman community, Mr. Elmore was an officer in his church, New Covenant United Methodist Church, and was a member of numerous committees that served the community; and

Whereas, Mr. Elmore leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Martha L. Elmore; son, Derrick O. Gray; daughter, Marisha L. Telemaque; and two sisters, Lena Sims and Eula Elmore. He will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express profound sorrow upon the passing of Mr. Morris Elmore and extend deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Mr. Morris Elmore.