H*3283 Session 112 (1997-1998)
H*3283 Concurrent Resolution, By Simrill, Delleney, Kirsh, McCraw,
Moody-Lawrence and Meacham
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND ADMIRERS OF DR. SAM W. GREER, LONG-TIME
EDUCATION ADVOCATE AND COMMUNITY SERVANT, OF ROCK HILL, WHO DIED TUESDAY,
JANUARY 7, 1997.
01/21/97 House Introduced and adopted HJ-20
01/21/97 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-23
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. SAM M. GREER,
LONG-TIME EDUCATION ADVOCATE AND COMMUNITY
SERVANT, OF ROCK HILL, WHO DIED TUESDAY, JANUARY
7, 1997.
Whereas, Dr. Sam M. Greer of Rock Hill died Tuesday, January 7,
1997; and
Whereas, Dr. Greer, a native of Moravian Falls, North Carolina, was
the son of Bernice Pardue Greer and the late Samuel Maurice Greer;
and
Whereas, Dr. Greer is survived by his wife, Ruth L. Greer, a former
principal of Sullivan Middle School and St. Anne Catholic School,
and their son, Samuel Greer of Rock Hill; and
Whereas, Dr. Greer was professor emeritus at Winthrop University
and a retired director of vocational education, having received both
the Bachelor of Science and Masters degrees in business and junior
college administration from Appalachian State University and the
Ed.D. in educational administration from the University of South
Carolina; and
Whereas, Dr. Greer further served as an advocate of education in this
State by serving as a member of the Rock Hill School Board, as
Chairman of the State Board of Education, as state supervisor of
business education occupations, and as chief supervisor of ancillary
services with the State Department of Education; and
Whereas, Dr. Greer served his country in the United States Air Force
during the Korean Conflict and served his community as an active
member of the Rock Hill Area Chamber of Commerce, the Rock Hill
United Way, the Rock Hill Lions Club, and the Empowering the
Community Educational City Theme Group. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate
concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly express their deepest
sympathy to the family and many friends and admirers of Dr. Sam M.
Greer, long-time educator, education advocate, and dedicated
community servant, who died Tuesday, January 7, 1997.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
the family of Dr. Sam M. Greer.
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