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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Malloy
Document Path: l:\council\bills\rm\1302ahb09.docx

Introduced in the Senate on June 16, 2009
Adopted by the Senate on June 16, 2009

Summary: Lynwood Lewis

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   6/16/2009  Senate  Introduced and adopted SJ-70

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6/16/2009

TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND LYNWOOD LEWIS OF DARLINGTON COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE.

Whereas, it is with great pleasure that the members of the South Carolina Senate honor individuals who freely give of their time and resources for the good of others; and

Whereas, Lynwood Lewis of Darlington County, an exemplary volunteer worker for many years in his community, has contributed untold hours of valuable service to the citizens of northeastern South Carolina and is thereby worthy of praise; and

Whereas, a native of Hartsville and a 1968 graduate of Benedict College, Mr. Lewis taught at Darlington High School, where he served as chair of the social studies department, advisor to two youth groups, and member of the Leadership Team; and

Whereas, believing a man should be committed to his community, he serves as a member of the Darlington County First Steps Partnership Board, the NAACP, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, as well as chair of The Butler Heritage Foundation; and

Whereas, as an active member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, he has served or is serving at all levels of ministry. His duties have included, at the connectional level, service as a delegate to the General Conference and the Biennial Convention and member of the State of the Church Committee and Connectional Lay Legislative Committee; at the episcopal level, chair of the Lay Legislative Committee, seminar and workshop presenter, member of the Sumter District Finance Committee, and co-chair of Sumter District Senior Affairs; and at the local level, pro tem of the steward board, advisor to the young people's ministry, member of the Stewardship and Finance Committee, and Church School teacher; and

Whereas, with his beloved wife, Iva, Mr. Lewis has raised a fine family of three children, Corey, Keisha, and Marc, who are the delight of their parents; and

Whereas, the members of the Senate recognize that the success of the State of South Carolina, the strength of its communities, and the vitality of American society as a whole depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of individuals like Lynwood Lewis who use their talents and resources to serve others. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and commend Lynwood Lewis of Darlington County for his many years of outstanding community service.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Lynwood Lewis.

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