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TO CONGRATULATE FRANK PRESTON HAYES ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HIM A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are delighted to learn that Frank Preston Hayes will celebrate his one hundredth birthday on Sunday, October 14, 2018; and
Whereas, Frank Preston Hayes was born on October 14, 1918 in Pauline, South Carolina to Grover Cleveland and Clevia Lancaster Hayes. He had eight brothers, two sisters, and two other brothers who died shortly after birth; and
Whereas, Frank has lived in Pauline throughout his entire life, and he is still living at home at the age of one hundred; and
Whereas, a veteran of the US Navy, Frank served on the USS Guam during World War II; and
Whereas, Frank was married to Margie Gwinn Hayes for sixty-four years before her passing in 2004; and
Whereas, together, they raised five children: Ann Hembree (Mack), Brenda Bishop (Donald), Frank A. Hayes (Iris), the late Stewart Hayes (Jan), and Philip Hayes (Linda). He has nine grandchildren, seven of whom are now married, and eighteen greatgrandchildren, one of whom is now married; and
Whereas, a devoted man of faith, Frank has been a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church for over fifty years, where he taught the young men's Sunday school class and established a men's Bible class. He was also honored with the Deacon Emeritus Award; and
Whereas, an active member of his community, Frank is also a member of Calhoun Lodge #41, where he was recently honored with the Mason Of The Year Award; and
Whereas, the Senate is proud to honor this son of South Carolina at the celebration of his one hundredth birthday, and the members join with his family and friends in congratulating him for reaching this important life milestone. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Frank Preston Hayes on the occasion of his one hundredth birthday and wish him a joyous birthday celebration and much happiness in the days ahead.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Frank Preston Hayes.
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