H*4604 Session 112 (1997-1998)
H*4604 Concurrent Resolution, By J. Hines and M. Hines
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MS. HERMENA SWINTON OF
FLORENCE COUNTY AND TO HONOR HER ON THE OCCASION OF BEING SELECTED AS THE
"1997 OUTSTANDING OLDER SOUTH CAROLINIAN" BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE ON AGING.
02/11/98 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-5
02/12/98 Senate Adopted, returned to House with concurrence SJ-7
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
EXTENDING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS
OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH
CAROLINA TO MS. HERMENA SWINTON OF FLORENCE
COUNTY AND TO HONOR HER ON THE OCCASION OF
BEING SELECTED AS THE "1997 OUTSTANDING OLDER
SOUTH CAROLINIAN" BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE
ON AGING.
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly are very proud to
learn that Ms. Hermena Swinton, seventy-five years young, has been
named the "1997 Outstanding Older South Carolinian"; and
Whereas, each year the South Carolina Department of Health and
Human Services Office on Aging gives statewide recognition to an
individual age sixty-five or older who, through his or her leadership,
has rendered outstanding and ongoing contributions to aging-related
teaching, research, service delivery, and advocacy on a community,
regional, or state level; and
Whereas, Ms. Swinton was initially nominated by CareSouth
Carolina, Inc. and was the recipient of the Regional 1997 Outstanding
Older South Carolinian; and
Whereas, Hermena Swinton was born in Burgaw, North Carolina,
and has been a resident of the Pee Dee for nineteen years; and
Whereas, Ms. Swinton raised four children who are all college
graduates; and
Whereas, Ms. Swinton taught in the public school system and is very
active in her church. With all of this, she still found the time to
answer "the call for help" from whoever needed her; and
Whereas, she has had a tremendous impact on children and senior
adults, particularly in the field of education and health. Her general
demeanor is one that demonstrates the willingness and helpfulness of
the people of South Carolina; and
Whereas, Ms. Swinton has served on the State Committee for the
Office on Aging and played an active role with the United Negro
College Fund; is currently very active with the McLeod Regional
Medical Center Senior Life Program, where she has served as an
advisory board member implementing various events and activities
for seniors; has organized seminars, health education classes, and
social events; served as a volunteer registrar for health clinics,
performed general office duties, planned luncheons for volunteers;
and has been very active at Christmas with the Children's Depot at
Magnolia Mall; and
Whereas, Ms. Swinton spends long hours at the Children's Hospital
helping children cope with serious illnesses and as a volunteer with
the McLeod Senior Life Auxiliary Board, she has been involved with
raising money for the Children's Miracle Network Telethon; and
Whereas, the "Rocking Chair Reading Program" was established by
Ms. Swinton. This program provides an avenue for students to go to
nursing homes to read to the residents; and
Whereas, in addition, Ms. Swinton has also served as proctor for
standardized testing for Florence School District One, as well as
chairing various school activities, and assisted in the coordination of
a summer program helping low-income students improve their
reading and math skills including, tutoring underprivileged boys from
single parent homes; and
Whereas, this warm and gracious lady truly deserves the honor of
"1997 Outstanding Older South Carolinian" because her entire adult
life to this point has been spent serving people of the region and state
with her generosity and compassion; and
Whereas, she exemplifies the best traits of those who give of
themselves and the General Assembly is very proud of Hermena
Swinton's many accomplishments and extends best wishes to her
continued success in all future endeavors. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate
concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South
Carolina, by this resolution, extend their congratulations to Ms.
Hermena Swinton of Florence County and honor her on the occasion
of being selected as the "1997 Outstanding Older South Carolinian"
by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Office on Aging.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
Ms. Hermena Swinton.
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