South Carolina H 5080: Beverly D. Clyburn sympathy resolution

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2025-2026 Bill 5080 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 03, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5080

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE 
SOUTH CAROLINA general assembly UPON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE BEVERLY D. 
CLYBURN OF AIKEN COUNTY, TO CELEBRATE HER LIFE AND LEGACY, AND TO EXTEND THE 
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina General Assembly were deeply saddened by the passing of the 
Honorable Beverly D. Clyburn, on January 30, 2026, at the venerable age of 81. 
A beloved wife, mother, and public servant, she left a lasting legacy on the 
many lives she was fortunate to touch; and

Whereas, Beverly 
Laverne Dozier was born August 11, 1944, in Georgetown County, a daughter of 
William and Maggie Dozier. She graduated from Howard High School, received her 
bachelor's degree from Allen University in Columbia, and a master's degree from 
the University of South Carolina; and

Whereas, at Allen 
University she met the love of her life, fellow student William Clyburn. They 
were married on January 13, 1964, a union that lasted sixty-two years and 
produced three children, sons William Jr. and Wilson Anthony, and daughter 
Courtney; and

Whereas, after 
graduation, Beverly and William Clyburn settled in the City of Aiken where they 
taught at Martha Schofield High School, forging what would become a decades-long 
calling with roles in Aiken and Allendale counties. She retired as a guidance 
director from South Aiken High School in 1999. A loving and devoted educator, 
she made a lasting impact on generations of students and their families; and

Whereas, she carried 
this same compassion and dedication to public service. First elected to the 
Aiken City Council in 1988 to represent District 1, she retired in 2011 serving 
twenty-three years that included a term as Mayor Pro Tem. She was instrumental 
in putting forth a plan for the redevelopment of North Aiken and was honored 
for her work in chairing the first four NLC Diversity Breakfasts. Her legacy of 
service lives through the Beverly D. Clyburn Generations Park; and

Whereas, the charter 
president and a platinum alumna member of The Aiken (SC) Chapter of The Links 
Incorporated, Mrs. Clyburn served in various capacities during her thirty-seven-year 
membership. Among her most significant contributions are the Ebony Fashion Fair 
shows, golf scholarship tournaments, the Festival of Trees and Wreaths, and the 
annual Senior Recognition Program, which offers scholarships to local high 
school seniors; and

Whereas, a cherished 
member and former president of the Aiken Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta 
Sorority Incorporated, Mrs. Clyburn led with purpose, compassion, and 
integrity. Her commitment to public service was a reflection of her heart for 
people and progress and a true example of what a Delta woman stood for; and

Whereas, in 2001, she 
was honored by the South Carolina General Assembly for her work in Aiken and 
Allendale counties and the State of South Carolina. She also was named a local 
Teacher of the Year and Woman of Distinction by Cumberland AME Church, where she 
worshipped and served; and

Whereas, with much of 
her life spent in the public's eye, the roles she most enjoyed were wife, 
mother, and grandmother. She leaves to cherish her memory her dear husband, the 
Honorable William Clyburn Sr., sons William Clyburn Jr. and Wilson Anthony Clyburn, 
daughter, the Honorable Circuit Court Judge Courtney Clyburn Pope, 
grandchildren Cristin Clyburn, William Clyburn III, CJ Proctor, Lauren Pope, 
and George Pope IV, and a host of other loving family members and friends; and

Whereas, the members of the 
South Carolina General Assembly are grateful for the life and legacy of Beverly 
D. Clyburn, for her resolve in the field of education, and for her steadfast 
dedication to a life of public service. A pillar of the community, she will be 
greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the 
South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, express profound sorrow 
upon the passing of the Honorable Beverly D. Clyburn of Aiken County, celebrate 
her life and legacy, and extend the deepest sympathy to her family and many 
friends.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to her husband, the Honorable State 
Representative William Clyburn Sr.

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