S*372 Session 112 (1997-1998)
S*0372 Resolution, By Drummond and O'Dell
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MRS. PEGGY S. MCQUOWN OF GREENWOOD COUNTY UPON
BEING NAMED THE SOUTH CAROLINA MOTHER OF THE YEAR FOR 1997.
02/12/97 Senate Introduced and adopted SJ-10
A SENATE RESOLUTION
TO COMMEND MRS. PEGGY S. MCQUOWN OF GREENWOOD
COUNTY UPON BEING NAMED THE SOUTH CAROLINA
MOTHER OF THE YEAR FOR 1997.
Whereas, the members of the Senate are very pleased to learn that the
South Carolina Mother's Committee has named Mrs. Peggy S.
McQuown of Greenwood County, South Carolina Mother of the
Year; and
Whereas, Mrs. McQuown, the mother of eight and grandmother of
18, was selected for this prestigious honor by the committee from 41
nominees statewide; and
Whereas, she was nominated for the award by the Holly Garden
Club, where as a member she has held every office of the club, served
as chairperson of many committees and enthusiastically participated
in the club's interests of gardening, flower arranging, conservation
and beautification of Greenwood; and
Whereas, Mrs. McQuown and her husband, Dr. James Allan
McQuown, worked selflessly to promote an open home setting where
all of their children could reach the highest potential possible during
their young productive years; and
Whereas, her son , John Mark McQuown, is an accomplished pianist
and vocalist who sings various songs of love, hope and compassion
including "God Bless the U.S.A." and "Friends" for local clubs and
organizations, and on several occasions was invited to Columbia to
sing for the Senate and House of Representatives; and
Whereas, her role as a successful and dedicated mother,
grandmother, and homemaker is further recognized by the character
and achievements of her children in the religious, educational, civic,
governmental and business communities; and
Whereas, Mrs. McQuown is a member, teacher and leader at First
Presbyterian Church in Greenwood and was the first woman ordained
to the Presbyterian Diaconate in 1971; and
Whereas, while devoting full-time duties as a wife, mother and
homemaker, Mrs. McQuown served as a school board trustee for
Greenwood School District 50 for twelve years, receiving an
honorary award for service, and was president of the Old Ninety-Six
Girl Scout Council and served in every official capacity of the
Greenwood County Medical Alliance; and
Whereas, now that her children are grown she continues to work in
the community as moderator of the Presbyterian Women of Trinity
Presbytery, which includes seventy churches, and serves on the
Multi-County Board for Disabilities and Special Needs and the Board
of Directors of Greenwood County Department of Social Services;
and
Whereas, the members of the Senate, by this resolution, would like
to publicly recognize and commend Mrs. McQuown upon her receipt
of this award, as she serves as a positive role model for others around
her state and community. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the Senate of the State of South Carolina, by
this resolution, commend Mrs. Peggy S. McQuown of Greenwood
County for being named South Carolina Mother of the Year for 1997.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
Mrs. McQuown.
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