South Carolina H 3711: Hattie Kinley 102nd birthday

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2025-2026 Bill 3711 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 15, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3711

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE Hattie Kinley on THE OCCASION OF HER 
ONE HUNDRED second BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND 
CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are delighted to learn that Hattie 
Kinley of Richland County will celebrate her one hundred second birthday on January 
24, 2025; and

Whereas, born on January 
24, 1923, in the first quarter of the twentieth century, she has witnessed the 
many remarkable social changes, technological advancements, and international 
developments that have spanned the globe from that time into the first quarter 
of the twenty-first century; and

Whereas, the daughter 
of Willie Muller and Minervia Calhoun, she was born and raised in West Columbia 
and grew up in a large and loving family. Both of her parents had been married 
previously, bringing six children to the marriage, four by her mother and two 
by her father. Together, her parents had three more children, two sons and 
Hattie. She is the last living member of the family; and

Whereas, she attended 
St. James School near the Columbia Airport, Cayce School, and Lakeview High 
School, all of which were segregated at the time, and the family attended 
church regularly while she was growing up; and

Whereas, as a young 
adult, Mrs. Kinley attended beauty culture school and studied under the 
direction of Amy Northrop, who taught her how to style hair fashionably, including 
a style that twisted and pressed hair out with a gas-powered hot iron, for 
which she earned two and a half to three dollars, a lot of money at the time. 
She also was employed at the Law Officer Board some six years; and

Whereas, after 
attending additional schooling to sharpen her hairstyling skills, she opened 
her own beauty shop called the Classic Beauty Shop on Washington Street in 
Columbia, which she maintained for over thirteen years. While working there, she 
earned a driver's license, and drove a Model T Ford as her first car; and

Whereas, together with 
her beloved husband, the late Thedore Kinley, who was a realtor and brick 
mason, she reared one fine son, Tearrone. The family enjoyed visiting Myrtle 
Beach often, even purchasing a piece of property where they built a block house, 
later adding an upstairs and patio, and where they have entertained family and 
church friends to this day; and

Whereas, a lifelong 
member of Mount Pisgah African Methodist Episcopal Church, she has given of her 
time, talent, and treasure over the decades, serving the congregation as a trustee 
and giving gifts to the church such as the monitors, the gate for the cemetery, 
a window in her husband's honor, a pulpit chair, a chair for the pastor's 
office, and light fixtures. Following in her mother's footsteps, who helped to establish 
The Universal Club for donating needed items for the sick and bereaved, she and 
other ladies of the church encouraged family members to support the church by donating 
windows; and

Whereas, some of Mrs. 
Kinley's fondest memories are the trips taken with her best friend, Birdie 
Weathers, to New York and other places. God has had the greatest influence on 
her life, followed by her parents and Amy Northrop. Today she encourages folks 
to respect others, serve the church, mind their parents, and keep God first; 
and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to honor this daughter 
of South Carolina at the celebration of her one hundred second birthday and 
join with her family and friends in congratulating her on reaching this 
extraordinary 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 
Hattie Kinley on the occasion of her one hundred second birthday and wish her a 
joyous birthday celebration and continued health and happiness.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Hattie Kinley.

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