Bill Text: SC S1237 | 2013-2014 | 120th General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Manuel and Olive Holland
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-04-16 - Introduced and adopted [S1237 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2013-S1237-Introduced.html
A SENATE RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MANUEL AND OLIVE HOLLAND OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND FOR THEIR MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL.
Whereas, Manuel and Olive Holland moved to Hilton Head Island from Massachusetts in 1982; and
Whereas, Manuel received his undergraduate degree from Boston University with a major in philosophy and religion. He also attended Crane Theological School of Tufts University where he received his seminary degree; and
Whereas, Manuel and Olive Holland have been active in the Lions Club International for over forty years; and
Whereas, Manuel has served as district governor for the Lions Club two times. He was president of the South Carolina Lions Charitable Services in 1997. Manuel has been named South Carolina Lion of the Year and is a member of the South Carolina Lions Hall of Fame. He is also the recipient of the International President's Medal; and
Whereas, in addition to his community service through the Lions Clubs, Manuel has served on the Camp Leo Board of Directors and serves on the Martin Luther King Fifth Saturday of the Month program; and
Whereas, Olive Holland served as secretary for the Hilton Head Island Noon Lions Club in 2013 and 2014. She was the president of the Hilton Head Island Noon Lions Club in 1992 and was district governor in 1993. She also served as council chairperson in 1997 and 1998 for Lions Club District 32. She was president of the South Carolina Lions Charitable Services in 2001. Olive has been named a South Carolina Lion of the Year and is a member of the South Carolina Lions Hall of Fame. She is a recipient of the International President's Medal. Olive was the first female in the State of South Carolina to hold these positions in the Lions Club; and
Whereas, Manuel and Olive have collected copies of every winning poster for the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest Exhibit, beginning with the establishment of the contest in 1988. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor Manuel and Olive Holland of Hilton Head Island for their many years of dedicated service to their community through the Lions Clubs International.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Manuel and Olive Holland.