H*5137 Session 112 (1997-1998)
H*5137 Concurrent Resolution, By Harvin, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey,
Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, J.M. Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland,
G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, A.W. Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell,
Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, J.L.M. Cromer,
Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, J.G. Felder, Fleming,
Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Haskins, Hawkins,
J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, B.L. Jordan, Keegan,
Kelley, Kennedy, M.H. Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach,
Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason,
J.G. McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, W. McLeod, McMahand, J.D. McMaster, Meacham,
Miller, Moody-Lawrence, V.T. Mullen, J.H. Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney,
Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe,
Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille,
E.C. Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley,
Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, W.J. Young and
Young-Brickell
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CANTY,
JR., OF SUMTER AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
05/12/98 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-10
05/13/98 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-20
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS
OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON
THE DEATH OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CANTY, JR., OF
SUMTER AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS
FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, Benjamin Franklin Canty, Jr., Doc" to his many
friends and family, was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1916,
in Sanford, Florida, the son of the late Benjamin F. Canty, Sr., and
Susie St. Clair Canty; and
Whereas, Mr. Canty completed his high school education at Crooms
Academy in Sanford, Florida, and entered Florida A&M College
where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education in 1939.
After his years of service in the United States Army during World
War II, further study was completed by earning a degree in pharmacy
from Howard University in 1950; and
Whereas, Mr. Canty and the late Evelyn Davis Canty were united in
marriage in 1942, and were the loving parents of three children.
Upon obtaining his degree in pharmacy, Mr. Canty moved his family
to Sumter, South Carolina, where he owned and operated Canty's
Drugstore. In 1955, he moved back to Washington, D.C. and
continued his career owning and operating Canty's Drugstores until
1962. Until his retirement in 1982, he worked as a pharmacist for the
District of Columbia's Department of Health and Human Services;
and
Whereas, Mr. Canty found time to maintain a close, active fellowship
in the Sanford, Florida, and Washington D.C. communities as well as
in Sumter. He was both organizer and member in many service
oriented organizations and activities, including but not limited to: the
Intercessory Prayer Group, the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the
Florida A&M University Alumni Association, the National
Pharmaceutical Association, the Florida Club, and Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity, Inc. His commitment to his fellow man and his service to
several communities were cited through numerous awards, honors
and citations, such as renaming the Potomac District AMEC Sunday
School Orchestra in his honor, and establishment of the Benjamin F.
Canty, Jr, Scholarship Fund by the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the
Florida A&M University Alumni Association; and
Whereas, with all of his many activities, none over-shadowed Mr.
Canty's music ministry that touched the lives of so many people.
While at Florida A&M, he was the lead tenor of the Orange
Blossom Quartet which represented the college around the country
and the state of Florida at the New York World's Fair in 1939. He
taught instrumental music to many young people and organized
several youth orchestras; and
Whereas, Mr. Canty loved "The Lord" and was devoted to
Campbell A.M.E. Church, and shared his devotion, passion, and
dedication to music in the Men's Chorus, the Senior Choir, the Band
(now called the Benjamin F. Canty, Jr. Ensemble), and the former
Celestial Choir. His detailed research and documentation on church
instrumental music served as the impetus for music ministry and
programs in several churches in the Washington, D.C. area, as well
as in South Carolina, that gave a special deeper meaning to the
spiritual life of many young people, and countless others, as they
became active in their worship. Mr. Canty was truly a crusader for
instrumental music in churches everywhere he went, and he will
always be fondly remembered sitting on the front row at Campbell
A.M.E. Church, and at other churches, "playing his horn",
serving his Lord, and touching the lives of countless people; and
Whereas, Mr. Canty is survived by three devoted children, Benjamin
III, Edna C. Jenkins, and Courtney; two brothers, Leroy Bowman and
Ralph W. Canty of Sumter, seven grandchildren, La Ronda, Benita,
Ronald, Jr., Bashemai, Benjamin IV, Charisma and Joy; one
son-in-law, Ronald Jenkins, Sr., one daughter-in-law, Robin Canty;
loving nephews, nieces, and a host of relatives and friends. Now,
therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate
concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution,
hereby express their profound sorrow upon the death of Benjamin
Franklin Canty, Jr., of Sumter and extend their deepest sympathy to
his family and many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
Mr. Canty's family.
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