South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4997


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Indicates New Matter


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A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DRAPER G. MYERS, OWNER AND OPERATOR OF DRAPER G. MYERS MORTUARY, LLC, IN FLORENCE, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON THE OPENING OF ANOTHER MORTUARY IN LAKE CITY.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Draper G. Myers Mortuary, LLC, is celebrating the opening of a mortuary in Lake City, its second location; and

 

Whereas, Draper G. Myers Mortuary, LLC, was founded by Draper G. Myers following his acquisition of the property at 615 South Dargan Street in Florence and the official opening of the funeral home and cremation services on December 14, 2021, with the ribbon cutting being held on Thursday, January 27, 2022; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Myers has been involved in the funeral business since he was about twelve years old. His desire to become a mortician began in high school during a career day at Hannah Pamplico High School, and he has had a long-standing dedication to the profession; and

 

Whereas, from its founding, Draper G. Myers Mortuary, LLC, has emphasized compassionate, personalized funeral and memorial services that support families with funeral planning, burials, cremation options, preplanning arrangements, and grief resources; and

 

Whereas, Draper G. Myers Mortuary, LLC, serves Florence County and surrounding areas with dignified funeral, memorial, and cremation services, and is known locally for its attentive staff and family-centered care; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Myers has opened a second location in the town of Lake City, located at 996 East Main Street, where staff will be proud to serve Lake City and the surrounding communities with compassion and care; and

 

Whereas, he is married to his beloved wife, Shametra Swaringer-Myers, and he is the proud father of Draper Myers Jr. and Kennedy Myers. 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 honor Draper G. Myers, owner and operator of Draper G. Myers Mortuary, LLC, in Florence, and congratulate him on the opening of another mortuary in Lake City.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Draper G. Myers.

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