Bill Text: SC H3486 | 2013-2014 | 120th General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Dr. Lollice Bradford Courtney
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 7-2)
Status: (Passed) 2013-02-05 - Introduced and adopted [H3486 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2013-H3486-Introduced.html
A HOUSE RESOLUTION
TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, UPON THE PASSING OF DR. LOLLICE BRADFORD COURTNEY OF HORRY COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Lollice Bradford Courtney at the age of seventy-seven on January 11, 2013; and
Whereas, born in the Couchton community of Aiken on June 24, 1935, he was a son of the late Clarence Cosmo and Willie Burckhalter Courtney; and
Whereas, a graduate of Aiken High School, Dr. Courtney earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina and then a medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1961; and
Whereas, he served his country with distinction in the United States Navy as a lieutenant commander during the Vietnam War and was a member of Kingston Presbyterian Church; and
Whereas, for more than forty-eight years, he was a beloved pediatrician and cared for generations of children at Conway Pediatrics; and
Whereas, predeceased by his beloved first wife, Carolyn Nelson Fortson Courtney, his family was the focus of Dr. Courtney's life, and he is survived by his loving wife, Lynda Taylor Courtney; two fine sons, Brad Courtney and Press Courtney; six devoted daughters: Mary Caroline Vaught, Alys Lawson, Gwen Webster, Cyndi Smith, Jessica Sasser, and Lauren Hunter; eighteen grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and legacy of this son of South Carolina, Dr. Bradford Courtney, and for the example of compassion and kindness he set for all who knew him. 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 Dr. Lollice Bradford Courtney of Horry County, and extend their deepest sympathy to his large and loving family and many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to the family of Dr. Lollice Bradford Courtney.
