A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO HONOR THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REBECCA BROWN ADAMS OF HOPKINS AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FAMILY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FIRST ANNUAL REBECCA BROWN ADAMS MEMORIAL WALK, TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate proudly joins the community of Hopkins in honoring the life and enduring legacy of Rebecca Brown Adams, a remarkable woman whose love, service, and steadfast presence have deeply enriched her family and the Cabin Creek community; and

 

Whereas, Mrs. Rebecca Brown Adams was the only daughter of the late Ellen Brown Sumter, from whom she inherited a spirit of strength, dignity, and grace, and she continued that legacy through a life marked by humility, generosity, and leadership; and

 

Whereas, the devoted mother of nine children, she raised each with care, resilience, and unwavering faith and through them sowed a legacy that continues to bear fruit across generations; and

 

Whereas, she was a noted cook whose meals fed more than just the body; indeed, they became a source of gathering, healing, and community connection; and

 

Whereas, Mrs. Adams was a trusted, go-to member of the Cabin Creek community in Hopkins, a quiet force whose wisdom, compassion, and readiness to serve made her a pillar of strength for neighbors and friends alike; and

 

Whereas, serving as an example for all who knew her, her life reflected the highest values of commitment to family, dedication to community, and deep-rooted faith; and

 

Whereas, the legacy of Rebecca Brown Adams will now be honored annually through a community walk in her name, preserving her memory and spirit of unity for generations to come. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, honor the life and legacy of Rebecca Brown Adams of Hopkins and congratulate her family on the establishment of the first annual Rebecca Brown Adams Memorial Walk, to be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Rebecca Brown Adams.

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