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H. 5274
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Jefferson and Clyburn
Document Path: l:\council\bills\swb\6957sd06.doc
Introduced in the House on June 1, 2006
Adopted by the House on June 1, 2006
Summary: Bishop James C. West, Sr.
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6/1/2006 House Introduced and adopted HJ-14
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TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF BISHOP JAMES C. WEST, SR., OF DORCHESTER COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Bishop James C. West, Sr., on Sunday, May 28, 2006; and
Whereas, Bishop West was the Bishop Ordinary of Diocese of the Southeast and a retired educator; and
Whereas, this wonderful man of God was loved and respected by all those who were privileged to know him; and
Whereas, Bishop West also was known for his love and dedication to his family; and
Whereas, he was the loving husband of Mrs. Miriam B. West of Summerville, South Carolina and caring father of Mr. James C. "Jay" West, Jr., of Charlotte, North Carolina and Ms. Candace L. West of North Charleston, South Carolina; and
Whereas, James was the proud son of Mrs. Louise J. West of St. Stephen, South Carolina and brother of Reverend Dr. George L. West of Anderson, South Carolina, Mrs. Flora W. Gethers of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, Reverend Anna Rebecca West of Washington, DC, and Ms. Sarah West of Gilford, Connecticut; and
Whereas, to devote the better part of his life to his church denomination, and its members is one of life's highest callings; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives extend their sympathy to the family and many friends of Bishop James C. West as they reflect on the life of this outstanding citizen of South Carolina. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the death of Bishop James C. West, Sr., of Dorchester County and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to his widow, Mrs. Miriam B. West.
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