Bill Text: SC H3877 | 2011-2012 | 119th General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: James David Foster
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 76-47)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-09 - Introduced and adopted [H3877 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2011-H3877-Introduced.html
A HOUSE RESOLUTION
TO EXPRESS SINCERE SORROW OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF JAMES DAVID "JIMMY" FOSTER OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives learned with deep sadness of the death of James David "Jimmy" Foster on February 26, 2011, at the age of sixty-six; and
Whereas, born in Spartanburg on November 27, 1944, Jimmy Foster was the son of the late Oland A. and Helen Vinson Foster; and
Whereas, leading his family with an evident faith in God, he along with his beloved wife, Betty Blake Foster, raised two fine sons, Randy James Foster and Paul Raymond Foster, who blessed them with six adoring grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and
Whereas, he retired from Crown Cork and Seal after thirty years of faithful service and fifteen years at Roebuck Builders; and
Whereas, an active member of Anderson Mill Road Baptist (AMRB) Church, he was a member of the Senior Adults I class and the AMRB Wednesday men's prayer group and was an AWANA children's program worker; and
Whereas, serving his Lord and those he loved with faithfulness and diligence, he used his many talents of woodworking, mechanizing, and character building, and he volunteered his carpentry skills at Carolina Pregnancy Center; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the legacy of faith that Jimmy Foster has left for those who knew him and for his steadfast obedience to "look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always." Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, express their sincere sorrow upon the passing of James David "Jimmy" Foster of Spartanburg County, and extend their heartfelt sympathy to his large and loving family and many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of James David "Jimmy" Foster.
