Current Status Introducing Body:House Bill Number:4223 Primary Sponsor:Anderson Type of Legislation:CR Subject:Magill, Mr. Arthur Date Bill Passed both Bodies:19930520 Computer Document Number:436/11457AC.93 Introduced Date:19930520 Last History Body:House Last History Date:19930520 Last History Type:Received from Senate Scope of Legislation:Statewide All Sponsors:Anderson Type of Legislation:Concurrent Resolution
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4223 House 19930520 Received from Senate
4223 Senate 19930520 Introduced, adopted, returned
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4223 House 19930520 Introduced, adopted, sent to
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TO COMMEND MR. ARTHUR MAGILL OF GREENVILLE FOR HIS OVERWHELMING GENEROSITY AND HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EFFORTS THAT HAVE GREATLY ENHANCED AND BROADENED THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE OF GREENVILLE AND ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS.
Whereas, Mr. Arthur Magill, a retired textile giant in Greenville, South Carolina, is many things to many people. His greatness and generosity will be felt in Greenville for a long time. He has been a very successful businessman and has shared his wealth with organizations in Greenville which has helped enhance the quality of life for all; and he has also financially assisted individuals in pursuing their artistic careers; and
Whereas, Mr. Magill was the major contributor in the building of the Greenville Little Theatre and Greenville County Museum of Art. He was responsible for making the Art Museum the envy of many cities when he purchased twenty-six Andrew Wyeth paintings and loaned them to the museum. He recently gave the museum six million dollars for new acquisitions, educational programs, exhibitions, and the museum's endowment. He continues to contribute to the Governor's School, and he recently gave one million dollars to the Greenville Symphony Orchestra; and
Whereas, during the mid-seventies, Mr. Magill, almost single handedly, was responsible for building a new facility for the Phillis Wheatley Association. Not only did he make a very generous financial contribution, he brought many individuals by to see the old building and encouraged them to support the Building Campaign, including a banker who had pledged one thousand dollars to the campaign. Mr. Magill brought him by to see the old facility and the activities that were going on; he changed his pledge to ten thousand dollars. Had there not been a Mr. Magill, there would not have been a new Phillis Wheatley Center. He continues to be a supporter of Phillis Wheatley serving as Chairman of the Nominating Committee for the Board of Trustees; and
Whereas, it may not be known by many, but Mr. Magill, along with a few other people, was responsible for the Greenville hotels first opening their doors to blacks. He continues to work for good race relations. Recently he challenged the Phillis Wheatley Association Board of Trustees to address the returning of racism in our cities and schools of higher learning; and
Whereas, Mr. Magill's service to Phillis Wheatley has been remarkable. His support and guidance for the agency qualify him for the title of "Mr. Phillis Wheatley". Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That Mr. Arthur Magill is to be commended for his overwhelming generosity and his outstanding contributions to civic and community efforts that have greatly enhanced and broadened the lives of the people of Greenville and for all South Carolinians.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Arthur Magill, Greenville, South Carolina.