A HOUSE RESOLUTION

TO HONOR MRS. FANNIE PRIOLEAU JOHNSON ON THE AUSPICIOUS OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY ON APRIL 10, 2019, AND TO WISH HER MUCH JOY AND HAPPINESS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to recognize and congratulate Mrs. Fannie P. Johnson on the notable occasion of her one hundredth birthday on April 10, 2019; and

Whereas, Fannie Joelene Prioleau Johnson commenced life in Ridgeway, South Carolina, in 1919, born to parents Ishmael Prioleau and Hattie Stone Prioleau. She grew up with three sisters and two brothers: Willie Mae Prioleau Wade; Elsie Prioleau Martin; Carrie Lee Prioleau; Edward Prioleau, Sr.; and Ishmom "Duke" Prioleau. Her education was the product of the Fairfield County school district; and

Whereas, it was in Winnsboro, South Carolina, that she met and married her beloved husband, the late John Joseph Johnson, Sr. Their union was blessed with four cherished children: John Joseph Johnson, Jr.; Mary Alice Johnson Davis Seibles; James Wallace "Jimbo" Johnson; and Patsy Anne Locke; and

Whereas, a devout Christian, Mrs. Johnson has attended faithfully Shiloh First Independent Church, until her health declined. She continues to give praise and glory to her Lord and Savior for all of the many blessings she has received throughout her full life; and

Whereas, Mrs. Johnson spent many happy hours fishing and working in her garden. She continues to pass time enjoying passages from her Bible. As a lifelong homemaker, Mrs. Johnson helped raise and care for her siblings, nieces, and nephews, in addition to her own children; and

Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives are proud to call Mrs. Johnson a daughter of the Palmetto State and wish her many continued blessings. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor Mrs. Fannie Prioleau Johnson on the auspicious occasion of her one hundredth birthday on April 10, 2019, and wish her much joy and happiness.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mrs. Fannie P. Johnson.