Bill Text: SC H4507 | 2023-2024 | 125th General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Ennis Bryant, Sr
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 88-36)
Status: (Passed) 2023-06-07 - Introduced and adopted [H4507 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2023-H4507-Introduced.html
South Carolina General Assembly
125th Session, 2023-2024
Bill 4507
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A house RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE AND commend the honorable ENNIS R. BRYANT, SR., for thirty-five years of dedicated public service as a member of THE BISHOPVILLE CITY COUNCIL, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT ON JUNE 30, 2023, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives have learned that the Honorable Ennis R. Bryant, Sr., soon will retire after many years of outstanding public service to the Bishopville City Council; and
Whereas, born in Clinton, North Carolina, he is one of eleven children born to the late Annie Octavia and the late Paul Edmund Bryant. In preparation for his life's work, Mr. Bryant earned a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education with minors in science and music from Fayetteville State University and a Master of Science in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina. He is also a 2002 graduate of the South Carolina Department of Education School Leadership and Executive Institute; and
Whereas, Mr. Bryant worked for many years as an educator and coach in Virginia and throughout South Carolina and later served as an administrator at Bishopville High School, West Florence High School, and Lee Central High School. He also served as assistant to the superintendent for Lee County School District; and
Whereas, his civic and community service is extensive and of long standing. Past or present offices include service as past chairman of the Bishopville Election Commission, past chairman of the Lee County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, an elected member of the Bishopville City Council, and present Mayor Pro Tem of the city of Bishopville; and
Whereas, in addition, Mr. Bryant co-founded and served as past president of the Lee County Medical Practice, now a part of CareSouth Carolina Medical Practice Consortium; founding member of the CareFirst Carolina Mobile Dental Foundation; member of the Pee Dee Community Health Board; former president of Lee County Little League Baseball, Inc; member of the NAACP; founder and organizer of the West Florence Gospel Ensemble; former member of the Pee Dee Area Council on Aging; and former member of the First Citizens Bank Board of Directors, Bishopville; and
Whereas, Mr. Bryant and his beloved wife, Merdis Moore Bryant, have been blessed with one fine son, Ennis Bryant II, four grandchildren, and one great-grandson. They are members of One Step Christian Ministries, Inc., where he serves as a Sunday School teacher and as Chairman of the Deacons Board; and
Whereas, grateful for the legacy of committed excellence Ennis R. Bryant, Sr., has bestowed on this great State, the House of Representatives takes great pleasure in wishing him well as he transitions from his duties at the Bishopville City Council to retirement. The members trust he will find much enjoyment in the more relaxed pace of the days ahead. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and commend the Honorable Ennis R. Bryant, Sr., for thirty-five years of dedicated public service as a member of the Bishopville City Council, upon the occasion of his retirement on June 30, 2023, and wish him continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Ennis R. Bryant, Sr.
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