A concurrent RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR PEARL TODD BOYD OF LORIS, TO CELEBRATE HER LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS, AND TO APPLAUD HER BEING NAMED HORRY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE'S 2026 LADY OF THE YEAR.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly are pleased to learn that Horry Electric has named Pearl Todd Boyd the 2026 HEC Lady of the Year. On February 6, 2026, she will be awarded the honor posthumously at a luncheon, which will be accepted by her family; and

 

Whereas, a remarkable woman, whose life exemplified dedication, integrity, and selfless service, Pearl Boyd was more than a leader in her profession, she was a force for positive change, touching countless lives through her compassion, perseverance, and unwavering sense of purpose. Whether assisting her husband, managing the family farm, or providing care and support to individuals and families in need, she served with both heart and humility; and

 

Whereas, born on February 21, 1945, in Loris, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Burroughs Todd and the late Lucy Lena Canady Todd, and resided in Loris for her entire life. In the fall of 1963, she married her late husband, Henry Will Boyd. Together, they lovingly raised their two daughters, Sharra Boyd Bruton and Trenny Page Neff, on their family farm, which became the heart of their family and a welcoming place for children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends throughout the community; and

 

Whereas, Pearl Boyd dedicated forty-two years of distinguished service to Loris Healthcare and McLeod Health Systems. Over the course of her career, she earned numerous honors and awards, including the William G. Follmer Bronze Merit Award in 1996 from the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) in recognition of her outstanding service and contributions to the healthcare finance profession. She was also a charter member of Women Involved in Rural Electrification (WIRE), and was a steadfast supporter of her late husband, Henry, as he faithfully served as a Trustee of Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc.; and

 

Whereas, grounded in a life of faith and service, she was a devoted member of Beulah Baptist Church, where she served in many roles, including secretary-treasurer, church clerk, benevolence committee chair, and Sunday school teacher, and having been raised in the Cherry Hill community, she often returned with her husband to worship alongside family and lifelong friends. Her life was enriched by simple joys and a deep appreciation for the people she loved most, she was well-known for her passion for basketball, particularly the Duke Blue Devils and NASCAR, and she also found great joy in gardening and preparing meals for her family and friends; and

 

Whereas, honoring Pearl Boyd posthumously with the 2026 HEC Lady of the Year award recognizes not only her outstanding achievements and efforts which made a significant difference in Horry County but also the values she embodied, values that should continue to guide and inspire all who knew her, even in her absence. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

 

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and honor Pearl Todd Boyd of Loris, celebrate her life and achievements, and applaud her being named Horry Electric Cooperative's 2026 Lady of the Year.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Pearl Todd Boyd.

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