A house RESOLUTION

 

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF ANN LOOPER PRYOR OF CHARLESTON AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Ann Looper Pryor of Charleston on March 6, 2026, at the age of sixty-four; and

 

Whereas, Ann Looper Pryor graduated from the College of Charleston in 1983 with a bachelor's degree in political science. A native of Pickens, Ann moved to Washington, D.C., after graduation and worked on Capitol Hill for Senator Strom Thurmond. She further worked as a lobbyist for the American Institute of Architects, as well as in public relations and marketing for the American Society of Landscape Architects, before taking the post of publisher and managing director for Landscape Architecture Magazine. In 2015, Ann moved with her husband, Greg, to Charleston to serve her alma mater as vice president for alumni affairs; and

 

Whereas, three years prior to their 2015 move to Charleston, Ann and Greg endowed an internship program, the W.N. Looper Award, to provide financial resources for internships on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to South Carolina students majoring in either political science or communications. The Looper Award was created in memory of Ann's father, who attended the College of Charleston after returning from World War II in 1945 and became an educator, athletics coach, and mentor to his students and players; and

 

Whereas, when asked what brought her back to the College of Charleston after her career in Washington, D.C., Ann replied in a way that reflected her deep love for her alma mater, a love that motivated her to support it strongly in various ways over the years: "I owe everything I have to the college, and I don't say that lightly. It prepared me to succeed throughout my career and gave me a network of connections upon whom I still rely. What better way to show my gratitude than to use my experience in fundraising, marketing, and event production to engage fellow alumni to stay informed, get involved, and give back to the college?"; and

 

Whereas, away from the office, Ann enjoyed indulging her love of dogs, design, books, and baseball. She was known affectionately as a gracious hostess, Southern lady, and loyal friend; and

 

Whereas, at the end of her life, Ann fought a brief but valiant battle with non-small cell lung cancer. Her family would like to urge those who loved Ann to undergo a cancer screening as a preventive measure; and

 

Whereas, Ann Looper Pryor leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband, Greg; her loving sister, Mary; and a host of dear friends, colleagues, and appreciative College of Charleston students. The members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and legacy of Ann Looper Pryor and for the example of excellence and dedicated service she set for all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Ann Looper Pryor of Charleston and extend the deepest sympathy to her family and many friends.

 

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

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