A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE Ruby Cooper Graham ON THE OCCASION OF Her one Hundred Third BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to learn that Ruby Cooper Graham celebrated this important milestone on February 2, 2026; and

 

Whereas, a native of Kingstree, Mrs. Graham was born on February 2, 1923, to parents Grant and Penia Cooper. She is an alumna of Williamsburg County Public Schols; and

 

Whereas, Mrs. Graham married the late George Graham Sr. in 1939, and together they had seven children, George, Jr., Lulether, Lydis, Joe Elvis, Jesse James, Carolyn, and Ruby Verlene. Mrs. Graham's husband, George Sr., passed away in 1968, leaving her to finish raising their children. She is still his widow to this day; and

 

Whereas, a devout Christian, she is a lifelong member of Elijah Methodist Church. During her tenure at Elijah, she served as Church Class Leader and a member of the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Graham now reigns as the "Mother" of Elijah United Methodist church; and

 

Whereas, in addition to her five surviving children, Mrs. Graham has fourteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren, and eleven great-great grandchildren; and

 

Whereas, in her free time, Mrs. Graham enjoys gardening, watching gospel programs, listening to gospel music, hosting Sunday dinners, spending time with family and friends, and sharing words of wisdom to all; and

 

Whereas, Mrs. Graham has witnessed the rise of indoor plumbing and bathrooms, electric and gas stoves, color picture televisions, microwave ovens, computers, cell phones, and the first Black president of the United States. As the oldest living member, she is pillar of her community; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate takes great pleasure in honoring this daughter of South Carolina at the celebration of her one hundred third birthday and is pleased to join with her family and friends in congratulating her.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Ruby Cooper Graham on the occasion of her one hundred third birthday and wish her a joyous birthday celebration and much happiness in the days ahead.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Ruby Cooper Graham.

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