South Carolina General Assembly
125th Session, 2023-2024

Download This Bill in Microsoft Word Format

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

H. 4155

STATUS INFORMATION

House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Connell, B. Newton, Wheeler, Mitchell, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, B.J. Cox, B.L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, J. Moore, T. Moore, A.M. Morgan, T.A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
Document Path: LC-0244CM-RM23.docx

Introduced in the House on March 15, 2023
Adopted by the House on March 15, 2023

Summary: Mayor Alfred Mae Drakeford of Camden

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date Body Action Description with journal page number
3/15/2023 House Introduced and adopted (House Journal-page 6)

View the latest legislative information at the website

VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

03/15/2023



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE ALFRED MAE DRAKEFORD, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CAMDEN, FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

 

Whereas, for twenty-six years, the City of Camden has enjoyed the benefit of the commitment, experience, and leadership of the Honorable Alfred Mae Drakeford, mayor of that charming city; and

 

Whereas, in preparation for her career, Mrs. Drakeford earned a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of South Carolina and completed more than thirty additional hours in her subject at the same institution. She retired as manager of quality and training from E.I. du Pont de Nemours in Lugoff after a career of thirty-three years; and

 

Whereas, beginning her public service in 2004 as the first African American female to hold a seat on Camden City Council, Mrs. Drakeford served as a member of that body for nineteen years, until 2016, when she was elected mayor. It is a post she has filled with distinction; and

 

Whereas, Mrs. Drakeford is also chair of the Santee Lynches Regional Council of Governments Board of Directors; and

 

Whereas, in the community, she is actively involved with numerous organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, United Way (board chair), Heritage Community Bank (advisory board), Kershaw County IMPACT, Kershaw County Housing Partnership, Homeless Housing Committee, Camden Rotary Club (past president), and Municipal Association of South Carolina (board member). An established leader within Kershaw County and Camden, Mrs. Drakeford has received numerous honors, among them the 2005 Humanitarian of the Year award for Kershaw County; and

 

Whereas, this woman of faith finds her spiritual home at St. John Baptist Church, where she is a lifetime member and former Sunday School teacher, trustee, usher, and missionary. In addition, she has served as coordinator of activities for the youth of the church and community; and

 

Whereas, she finds strength for her labors in the firm support of her husband, Ernest Drakeford, Jr.; their daughter, Kimberly; their son-in-law, Reginald; and the Drakefords' delightful granddaughter, Sydney Elise; and

 

Whereas, appreciative of the legacy of consistent excellence and dedication Alfred Mae Drakeford has bestowed on the people of the Palmetto State, most particularly those of Camden, the House takes great pleasure in wishing her all the best in the days ahead. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and commend the Honorable Alfred Mae Drakeford, mayor of the City of Camden, for her many years of dedicated public and community service and wish her much success and fulfillment in all her future endeavors.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Alfred Mae Drakeford.

----XX----

This web page was last updated on March 15, 2023 at 11:00 AM