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S. 1480

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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Grooms
Document Path: l:\council\bills\ms\7502ahb06.doc

Introduced in the Senate on June 14, 2006
Adopted by the Senate on June 14, 2006

Summary: Ted Ashton Phillips

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   6/14/2006  Senate  Introduced and adopted SJ-69

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

6/14/2006

TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE DEATH OF MR. TED ASHTON PHILLIPS OF CHARLESTON, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, in 1938, Mr. Ted Ashton Phillips was born in Lynchburg in Sumter County and was one of six siblings; and

Whereas, Mr. Phillips graduated from Clemson with a Bachelor's degree in science and agriculture. He began his career in the fertilizer business around 1960, working as a salesman in Sumter, Lee, and Clarendon Counties for Charleston-based Planters Fertilizer Company; and

Whereas, he also ran a small farm, raising tobacco and cotton. At the age of twenty-three, he reached a turning point in his life when his father died in an automobile accident. He often said if his father had lived, he would never have stayed in the fertilizer business but likely would have farmed with his father; and

Whereas, he went on to be the cofounder and chairman of Carolina Eastern Inc., one of the state's largest privately-held companies. Early in the 1970's, he and two partners bought seven fertilizer plants in North and South Carolina from American Cyanamid to form Carolina Eastern Inc., which now has operations throughout the Southeast and in New York; and

Whereas, widely regarded as a shrewd businessman who never strayed far from his agricultural roots, Mr. Phillips built one of South Carolina's biggest fertilizer distributorships; and

Whereas, known for his love of the outdoors and his low-key generosity, he was a man who preferred to help others, from his employees, to various community causes, to his alma mater, Clemson University; and

Whereas, Mr. Phillips always preferred to give of himself and his possessions very quietly, almost anonymously. His philanthropy serves as a shining example for all South Carolinians; and

Whereas, among his many passions were his love of flying and minor league baseball; and

Whereas, he was also the beloved husband for forty-seven years of LaVonne N. Phillips, and together they had three sons, George Mark Phillips, Alton Clarence Phillips, and the late Ted Ashton Phillips, Jr., and one daughter, Sarah Phillips Marshall. They were also proud to boast twelve grandchildren; and

Whereas, the members of the Senate are deeply saddened at the loss of this outstanding son of South Carolina who never spoke an ill word about anyone and was a true Southern gentleman in the best sense of the term. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express their sincere sorrow upon the death of Mr. Ted Ashton Phillips of Charleston, and extend deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mrs. Ted Ashton Phillips.

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