A senate RESOLUTION

To honor Jackie J. Whitmore for the contributions he has made to this great State as a historian and to congratulate him for being featured in the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to learn that Jackie J. Whitmore is featured in the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar for the great accomplishments he had made as a historian in the State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, the South Carolina African American History Calendar is filled with inspiring stories about the extraordinary impact esteemed sons and daughters of our beloved Palmetto State have made locally, nationally, and globally. Calendar honorees are chosen for their accomplishments and for the profound impact they have had on African American history and culture. The 2024 calendar marks the 35^th year of honoring notable African American achievers with ties to South Carolina; and

Whereas, Jackie J. Whitmore graduated from Dreher High School in 1987, and went on to complete his undergraduate studies at Allen University in 1993. In 1999, he earned his master's in social work from the University of South Carolina. He worked for the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, for Palmetto Health as a community social worker, and as a professor of social science for both Midlands Technical College and Voorhees College. As a lifelong member of the Bibleway Church of Atlas Road, Whitmore serves as a deacon and as a church historian. Additionally, he is a proud veteran of the South Carolina Army National Guard, served a tour of duty in Bosnia, and is an active member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity; and

Whereas, with the help of family and friends, Whitmore has successfully coordinated the installation of six state historical markers across South Carolina, highlighting African American history in Richland, Calhoun, and Williamsburg counties. His many endeavors also include leading an effort to erect memorial stones in Fort Motte honoring his relatives, Senator Samuel L. Duncan and Representative Edward I. Cain, who both served in the South Carolina General Assembly during the Reconstruction era. He also created the Ben Hanes Historical Display in Fort Motte; and

Whereas, the younger of two children born to the late Jerome Levy and Rebecca Whitmore, Jackie was reared by his maternal grandmother Lucinda Jackson Whitmore and his paternal grandfather Chappelle Levy. Jackie is married to Stephanie Tucker Whitmore, and together they have two children, Jackson and Rebecca. His love for family and history has led him to coordinate four reunions which are The United Family Reunion Descendants and Related Families of Lang Syne Plantation, The Bruorton-Brewington Reunion, The United Levy Reunion, and the Old Guard Military Reunion. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, honor Jackie J. Whitmore for the contributions he has made to this great State as a historian and congratulate him for being featured in the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Jackie J. Whitmore.

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