A house RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE Lucille Dukes Virgil of Darlington COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are delighted to learn that Lucille Dukes Virgil celebrated her one hundredth birthday surrounded by family, friends, and festivities at St. John's United Methodist Church in Lamar on Saturday, January 10, 2026; and

 

Whereas, the fellowship hall was decorated in elegant shades of blue, silver, black, and white that created a joyful atmosphere for the historic occasion. As the celebration began, Mrs. Virgil was escorted to her special chair at the banquet by her granddaughter Sharell Wright; and

 

Whereas, born early in 1926, in the first quarter of the twentieth century, she has witnessed the many remarkable social changes, technological advancements, and international developments that have spanned the globe from that time into the first quarter of the twenty-first century; and

 

Whereas, Mrs. Virgil was born and reared in Lamar and moved to New York where she spent more than half a century working in the garment industry; and

 

Whereas, together with her beloved husband, the late James Virgil, she reared a fine son, James Virgil Jr., who blessed her by seeing the continuation of her loving family legacy. Almost two decades after Mr. Virgil's death, she returned to Lamar where she has been an inspiration to many. This encouraging centenarian remains active and faithful in her church and her community; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to honor this daughter of South Carolina at the celebration of her one hundredth birthday and join with her family and friends in congratulating her on reaching this extraordinary milestone. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Lucille Dukes Virgil of Darlington County on the occasion of her one hundredth birthday and wish her a joyous birthday celebration and many years of continued health and happiness.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Lucille Dukes Virgil.

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