A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE Nevada Stevenson ON THE OCCASION OF HER Ninetieth 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 Nevada Stevenson will celebrate this important milestone on September 14, 2026; and

 

Whereas, a native of Marion, Ms. Stevenson was born on September 14, 1936, to parents Benjamin and Ella Stevenson. The oldest of six children, her father was so attached to her that he called her Love, a name that most of her friends and acquaintances call her to this day; and

 

Whereas, Ms. Stevenson had a storied career, serving as a public educator for over thirty-three years; and

 

Whereas, a devout Christian, she is a lifelong member of St. James AME Church in Marion; and

 

Whereas, throughout her ninety years, Ms. Stevenson has had the opportunity to witness generations grow and change, while contributing her own love, wisdom, strength, and presence to those fortunate enough to know her; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate takes great pleasure in honoring this daughter of South Carolina at the celebration of her ninetieth 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 Nevada Stevenson on the occasion of her ninetieth 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 Nevada Stevenson.

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