A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DEACON WILLIE E. SNIPES OF MT. ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN FORT MOTTE, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF FAITHFUL MINISTRY, AND TO EXTEND TO HIM BEST WISHES FOR GOD'S RICHEST BLESSINGS AS HE CONTINUES TO SERVE THE LORD AND HIS COMMUNITY.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to honor Deacon Willie E. Snipes for his service to Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where he gives tirelessly of himself to the community, nurturing the souls of men and stands among others as an outstanding deacon of the Gospel; and

 

Whereas, Deacon Willie E. Snipes is the son of the late Deacon Joseph Snipes and Hettie Snipes of St. Matthews, South Carolina. He married the former Margie Larrymore and together they were blessed with two wonderful children, Rashad and Quintin Snipes. They also are the proud grandparents of Raegan and Elijah Snipes; and

 

Whereas, a graduate of John Ford High School, he was drafted into the United States Army in 1968 and served in the Vietnam War. Returning from the war, Snipes spent his working career as an electrical and instrument mechanic at Carolina Eastman and as a Calhoun County Veterans Affairs Officer; and

 

Whereas, he has continually given his time and efforts to his community. He served as the Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Association treasurer, was a member of the Ways and Means Committee at the Progressive Union, and served as chairman of the Calhoun County Transportation Committee; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate take great pleasure in recognizing Deacon Willie E. Snipes for setting the admirable example of a life well spent in service to God, family, and community. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor Deacon Willie E. Snipes of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Motte, for his many years of faithful ministry, and extend to him best wishes for God's richest blessings as he continues to serve the Lord and his community.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Deacon Willie E. Snipes.

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