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TO CONGRATULATE MILDRED GENEVA DAVID ON THE GRAND OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
Whereas, born on September 13, 1920, Mildred Geneva David is the seventh of eight children of Daniel David and Hattie Alford David, and the sister to two younger siblings of her father and stepmother, Veronia David. Educated at Marlboro County Training High School in Bennettsville, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Claflin College in Orangeburg. Putting her education to great use, she pursued a career in public education and worked as a much celebrated and revered public school teacher in the Adamsville and McColl areas of Marlboro County for nearly thirty years; and
Whereas, blessed with a long and active life as a centenarian, Mildred has been privileged to witness history as it has unfolded and experience many technological changes throughout her lifetime; and
Whereas, a respected member of her community, she continues to give her time and talents as an active member in community service organizations, such as Miles Tent #22. She also continues to devote herself spiritually as a life-long member of the former New Galilee United Methodist Church, now Trinity United Methodist Church. A woman of great faith, she is revered for her service to the Lord as she participates as a choir member, a former church musician, a member of the Sunday School, a member of the worship committee, and a member of the United Methodist Women; and
Whereas, known for generosity and the love she gives to others, she celebrates the blessings she has received by giving what she can to others. As an expert seamstress she made clothes for her sisters, nieces, nephews, and friends, and for more than forty-five years she has hosted large gatherings for Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July, strengthening the important bonds between family and friends; and
Whereas, Mildred also takes great pleasure in the small joys of life, like crocheting, doing word puzzles, working in her yard, watching game shows, and taking in the news; and
Whereas, birthdays provide a special time and opportunity to celebrate and honor those of great importance in our lives. On September 13, 2020, Mildred's family, friends, and church will celebrate her centennial birthday at her home with a birthday parade; and
Whereas, it is a great pleasure for the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives to join with her family and friends to recognize Mildred Geneva David and congratulate her on reaching this auspicious milestone. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Mildred Geneva David on the grand occasion of her one hundredth birthday and wish her a joyous birthday celebration.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mildred Geneva David.
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