A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR Alexander Johnson and to commend him for his distinguished service to the Joshua Baptist Church, the Sumter community, and the State.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Alexander Johnson for his continued service to the Sumter community and the State of South Carolina; and

 

Whereas, a native of Sumter, Mr. Johnson was born to parents James E. and Eva Mae Johnson. He is a 1981 graduate of Hillcrest High School and an alumnus of Ashwood University, where he received an associate's degree in business management in 2005; and

 

Whereas, a veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Johnson served for eleven years active duty and six years with the Army Reserves; and

 

Whereas, a civic leader, Mr. Johnson has served with many community organizations, including as a Silver Lifetime Member of the NAACP and a member of the Morris College Board of Trustees; and

 

Whereas, a devout Christian, he is a member of Joshua Baptist Church, where he serves as chairman of the Transportation Ministry and an advisor to the Junior Brotherhood and Youth Choir. Mr. Johnson previously served as the president of the Joshua Missionary Baptist Church Brotherhood and as president and property manager of the Sumter Baptist Missionary and Educational Association Brotherhood; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Johnson is married to Cynthia Patricia Vaughn Johnson, and together, they have one son, Keyshawn Vaughn; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that Mr. Johnson has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor Alexander Johnson and commend him for his distinguished service to the Joshua Baptist Church, the Sumter community, and the State.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Alexander Johnson.

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