A house RESOLUTION

To congratulate Clarence Anderson, Jr., on the occasion of his eightieth birthday and to wish him a joyous celebration and much happiness in the years ahead.

Whereas, on January 20, 2024, Clarence Anderson, Jr., will awake to the celebration of a milestone event: his eightieth birthday; and

Whereas, Clarence Anderson, Jr., came into this world on Thursday, January 20, 1944 in Cornelia, Georgia. He remained in Cornelia, Georgia as a child while he attended public schools in Habersham County; and

Whereas, after graduating from high school, Clarence attended Benedict College in Columbia. During his time at Benedict College he met Helena Porter, whom he proposed to shortly after his college graduation in 1966. Clarence then began his career teaching high school in Athens, Georgia. After only three months of teaching high school students, he was drafted into the United States Army to serve in the Vietnam War; and

Whereas, upon returning from his service in Vietnam, Clarence married his college sweetheart Helena on Saturday, December 27, 1969. Clarence and his wife would go on to receive the blessing of four beautiful children, Terryl, Sheryl, Karen "KK", and Clarence III "Andy." The Anderson children, in their turn, blessed their parents with eight grandchildren; and

Whereas, a hardworking man, Clarence had multiple professional endeavors. He began his career teaching, but later pursued other ventures through family businesses, including Anderson Bail Bonding Company, LLC and Anderson Construction Company, LLC; and

Whereas, it is a great pleasure to honor this highly valued community member, and the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives join with his family in congratulating him on reaching this phenomenal milestone. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Clarence Anderson, Jr., on the occasion of his eightieth birthday and wish him a joyous celebration and much happiness in the years ahead.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Clarence Anderson, Jr.

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