A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE JOHNNIE RAMEY OF ANDERSON COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS NINETIETH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HIM A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are delighted to learn that Johnnie Ramey of Anderson County will celebrate his ninetieth birthday on February 1, 2024; and

Whereas, born on February 1, 1934, in the first third of the twentieth century, he has witnessed the many remarkable social changes, technological advancements, and international developments that have spanned the globe from that time into the first third of the twenty-first century; and

Whereas, the son of Curt Nelson Ramey and Rosa Littlejohn Ramey, this patriotic American as a young man served his country in the U.S. Air Force for four years, including service in the Korean War. He completed his military years with an honorable discharge; and

Whereas, at the close of his civilian career, Johnnie retired from Celanese, formerly Fiber Industries; and

Whereas, in serving his neighbors, each year Johnnie hosts a Halloween carnival for the children in the Anderson community, which hundreds of youngsters attend. In addition, he sets up a coffee and doughnut stand in his driveway for city sanitation and public works employees. Johnnie, who always serves with a smile on his face, is everyone's favorite neighbor; and

Whereas, Johnnie Ramey and his beloved wife, Harriet Hopkins Ramey, were married for sixty-two years before she passed away, and together they reared three fine children, Curtis Nelson Ramey, Chris Allen Ramey, and Carol Ramey Phillips. The senior Rameys also were blessed with the affection of two delightful grandchildren, Hoyt Nelson Ramey (Abigail) and William Mason Lawing, as well as one charming great-granddaughter, Maris Daisy Ramey; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to honor Johnnie Ramey at the celebration of his ninetieth birthday and join with his family and friends in congratulating him on reaching this momentous 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 Johnnie Ramey of Anderson County on the occasion of his ninetieth birthday and wish him a joyous birthday celebration and many years of continued health and happiness.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Johnnie Ramey.

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