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TO CONGRATULATE EDDIE JR. JOHNSON OF MARLBORO COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HIM A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are delighted to learn that Eddie Jr. Johnson will celebrate his centennial birthday on February 28, 2022; and
Whereas, born in Bennettsville on February 28, 1922, in the first quarter of the twentieth century, he and his loving sister Mable Graham have witnessed the many remarkable social changes, technological advancements, and international developments that have spanned the globe from that time into the first quarter of the twenty-first century; and
Whereas, for most of his career, Mr. Johnson was a farmer and a truck driver, both of which he loved immensely. At the end of a day's work, he always enjoyed leisure time watching baseball, wrestling, and his favorite TV show, Walker, Texas Ranger; and
Whereas, a faithful member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Mr. Johnson serves the congregation as a trustee member on the Trustee Board; and
Whereas, together with his beloved wife of fifty-eight years, the late Carrie B. Johnson, he reared three fine children: Helen Brown, Lawrence Johnson, and Carol Quick. His children have blessed him with the affection of three adoring grandchildren: Angela Medlin,
Maurice Brown, and Torres Brown; and
Whereas, a man of valor, Mr. Johnson has inspired all who know him with his example of grace, tenacity, leadership, humility, and integrity; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to honor this son of South Carolina, a pillar in his community, at the celebration of his one hundredth birthday and join with his family and friends in congratulating him on reaching the extraordinary milestone of ten decades. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Eddie Jr. Johnson of Marlboro County on the occasion of his one hundredth birthday and wish him a joyous birthday celebration and many years of continued health and happiness.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Eddie Jr. Johnson.
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