South Carolina S 547: Deacon Isaiah McKendly Covert

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South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 547

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR deacon isaiah mckendly covert.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Isaiah McKendly Covert for 
his service and dedication; and

Whereas, a native of Salters, 
Mr. Covert was born on August 8, 1939, to parents Henry and Lillie Covert. He 
is an alumnus of Friendship Junior College, where he received his Associate of 
Arts degree. He then went on to attend Allen University, where he earned his 
Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Studies; and

Whereas, a veteran of 
the United States Army, Mr. Covert was stationed in Seoul, South Korea, where 
he served in the 7th Division as a professor education advisor. His military 
service continued at Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia, where he worked in the 
Office of Personnel; and

Whereas, after 
completing his military service, Mr. Covert earned his Master of Arts in 
Education from South Carolina State University in Orangeburg. He then began his 
long and impactful career in education with the Williamsburg County School 
District. He first taught at Lane Consolidated Elementary School as a physical 
education teacher. A lifelong learner, he also attended Manpower Technical 
School (now Williamsburg Technical College), where he studied electricity; and

Whereas, Mr. Covert's 
career continued with notable roles at St. Mark High School as an English teacher, 
at Blakely High School, and at CE Murray High School, where he became a Special 
Education teacher. Throughout his time at these schools, Mr. Covert made a 
significant impact on the lives of countless students. He retired in 1997 after 
thirty years of dedicated service to the district, leaving behind a legacy of 
service and dedication to education; and

Whereas, a civic 
leader, Mr. Covert has served with many community organizations, including as 
an active member of the Square Deal #448 Masonic Lodge, where he served as 
Worshipful Master from 1983 to 1990. He is also a proud member of Phi Beta 
Sigma Fraternity, which further reflects his commitment to leadership and 
service; and

Whereas, a devout 
Christian, he is a member of Marion Missionary Baptist Church, where he has 
served as a deacon, vice chairman of the Deacon Board, Sunday school 
superintendent, and Sunday school teacher. He has also served as the president 
of the Welfare Committee, the Budget Committee, and the Brotherhood Committee; 
and

Whereas, Mr. Covert is 
married to Neomia Burroughs, and together, they have five children, Vonzella, 
Doyle, Denise, Brittany, and the late Brandon; and seven grandchildren; and

Whereas, in his free 
time, he enjoys entrepreneurial pursuits related to taxes, landscaping, and 
farming; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that 
Mr. Covert has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina. 
Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor 
Isaiah McKendly Covert.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this 
resolution be presented to Isaiah McKendly Covert.

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