South Carolina H 3817: Louise R. Simmons, sympathy

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2025-2026 Bill 3817 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 29, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3817

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A house RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE 
SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MRS. LOUISE THELMA ROBINSON-SIMMONS 
OF UNION HEIGHTS, TO CELEBRATE HER LIFE, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO 
HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives were deeply saddened by the passing 
of Mrs. Louise Thelma Robinson-Simmons of Union Heights on January 14, 2025, at 
the venerable age of 96; and

Whereas, born on 
November 28, 1928, in Charleston, Mrs. Louise Thelma Robinson-Simmons dedicated 
her life to her faith, her community, and service to others; and

Whereas, the eldest 
member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where she was baptized at the age 
of 14, Mrs. Simmons was a faithful member of New Hope for eighty-two years and 
served there in numerous capacities, including as a member of the Missionary 
Ministry, Senior Choir, Pastor's Aide Ministry, and Jubilee Choir, the latter 
of which she served as president. She also served on the church's Fundraising 
Committee, tirelessly raising funds to support church and community 
initiatives; and

Whereas, because she 
believed strongly in active participation in the life of her community, Mrs. 
Simmons worked during the 1960s alongside local activists, such as Walter 
Jenkins and the Reverend Dr. Willie Givens, encouraging voter registration and 
participation in the democratic process; and

Whereas, Mrs. Simmons 
moreover devoted many years to the Charleston YWCA; and

Whereas, as an 
entrepreneur, she sold Stanley Home Products for more than forty years, turning 
her work into a ministry of kindness and often blessing those in need without 
expecting repayment while trusting in God's provision; and

Whereas, Mrs. Simmons 
lived in Union Heights for over seventy years and was a cornerstone of her 
community. There, she advocated for single mothers, senior citizens, and 
initiatives through the community center and Echo House; and

Whereas, her acts of 
kindness extended to collecting funds from neighbors to provide condolences in 
the form of cards and flowers for grieving families on Delaware Avenue. This 
committed servant-leader embodied the spirit of unity and compassion; and

Whereas, Mrs. Simmons 
leaves to cherish her memory a devoted family and a host of loving friends, and 
her legacy of kindness, leadership, and advocacy will continue to inspire all 
who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be greatly missed. Now, 
therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express 
their profound sorrow upon the passing of Mrs. Louise Thelma Robinson-Simmons 
of Union Heights, celebrate her life, and extend the deepest sympathy to her 
family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to the family.

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