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TO EXPRESS THE DEEP SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF MARY NELL CAMPBELL KREPS COMPASSIONATE AND DEDICATED NURSE AND HEALTH PROFESSIONAL TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR TWENTY YEARS AND TO DIRECT THE CLERK OF THE SENATE AND THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO PLACE AN APPROPRIATE PLAQUE MEMORIALIZING THE SERVICE OF MARY NELL CAMPBELL KREPS IN THE STATE HOUSE HEALTH SERVICES OFFICE.
Whereas, Mary Nell Campbell Kreps was born in Camden, South Carolina, December 22, 1926, to Herbert Allyson and Mabel Henning Campbell, and died March 7, 2007; and
Whereas, Mrs. Kreps was married to the late Muller O. J. Kreps, III, and the couple had four children, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and
Whereas, Mrs. Kreps received her nurses training from the Columbia Hospital and was a Registered Nurse at the Providence Hospital in Columbia; and
Whereas, Mrs. Kreps was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church for twenty-eight years; and
Whereas, Mrs. Kreps began her relationship with the South Carolina General Assembly as a dependable and trustworthy aide to Senators Warren Giese and Ernest Passailaigue in 1988 and also served Lawrence Richter; and
Whereas, Mrs. Kreps also served the General Assembly as the primary health professional and as a compassionate and dedicated nurse for twenty years; and
Whereas, Nurse Kreps instructed the Sergeant-at-Arms staff of both the South Carolina Senate and the South Carolina House of Representatives in CPR, First Response Medical Emergency Training, and other life saving techniques; and
Whereas, during her service at the State House, Nurse Kreps became a loyal and dedicated friend to many members of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, and Governors; and
Whereas, during her free time, Mrs. Kreps was an active member of the United States Tennis Association Columbia Tennis League, an avid bridge player, and an advocate of maintaining a regular aerobic exercise program; and
Whereas, Mary Nell Campbell Kreps will be missed by her many friends and loving family.
Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, express their deep sorrow upon the death of Mary Nell Campbell Kreps, devoted friend and dedicated employee, and convey their deepest sympathy to her family and friends, as she will be genuinely missed.
Be it further resolved that the Clerk of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, are directed to place an appropriate plaque memorializing the service of Mrs. Mary Nell Kreps in the State House Health Services Office.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the family of Mrs. Mary Nell Campbell Kreps.
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