South Carolina H 5389: Rebate

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South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5389

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE CAROLINE DYCHES TURKETT ON THE 
OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY 
CELEBRATION AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.

Whereas, on April 11, 
2026, Caroline Dyches Turkett will awaken to the celebration of a milestone 
event: her 107th birthday; and

Whereas, born on April 
11, 1919, in the first quarter of the twentieth century, South Carolina native Caroline 
Dyches Turkett 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, Caroline came 
into this world the daughter of Joseph E. and Mattie P. Turkett of Wallaceville 
and enjoyed having six brothers and sisters. She still has one living sister, 
Frances, who will celebrate her one hundred first birthday in June; and

Whereas, the young 
Caroline attended the local grammar school and Columbia High School, graduating 
from the latter in 1935. In further preparation for her life's work, she went 
on to attend Winthrop College, where she was in the Strawberry Leaf Honor 
Society, and in 1940 she finished her teaching degree at that estimable 
institution. Caroline immediately began her teaching career in Blenheim while 
her future husband, Carlos Townsend, was in the Army; and

Whereas, having been 
married from her parents' home after Carlos returned from the war, the 
newlyweds moved to Woodruff. Carlos Townsend began a career as a South Carolina 
state trooper that lasted until his retirement. Caroline taught at Southside 
Elementary for a few years and then taught second grade at Northside Elementary 
in Woodruff until her 1978 retirement. In all, this beloved teacher served as 
an educator for thirty-nine years; and

Whereas, Caroline was 
very active at First Presbyterian Church of Woodruff. There, she taught Sunday 
School from 1955 until 1993 and served as an elder at her church. She received 
a plaque for her dedicated service; and

Whereas, further, 
Caroline and Carlos were very active in their community and helped troubled 
teens, young couples, the sick, and others in need. Caroline stayed in touch 
with a large number of her students and was known as "Granny T" around 
Woodruff. Caroline and Carlos were married for fifty-five years. Several years 
after his death in 1999, she moved to West Columbia to be closer to her brother 
Curtis and her two sisters, Frances and Dessa; and

Whereas, since that 
time she has lived in two retirement homes and has served her fellow residents 
there, holding Bible studies and singing in the choir. Wherever she lives, she 
is loved by everyone; and

Whereas, over the 
years, Caroline was an avid gardener, reader, and knitter, and she loved her 
flower gardens. She sent cards to her friends and family for every occasion or 
would just write a nice letter. She also loved to cook and shared food from her 
large garden with neighbors and friends. Caroline is still in good health and 
amazingly takes no medications. Moreover, she relishes the outdoors and keeps 
hoping South Carolina will receive a good snow of several inches just once more 
in her lifetime; and

Whereas, it is a great 
pleasure to honor this daughter of South Carolina at the celebration of her one 
hundred seventh birthday, and it is a further delight to join with her family 
and friends in congratulating her on reaching this impressive life 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 Caroline Dyches Turkett on the occasion of her 
one hundred seventh birthday and wish her a joyous birthday celebration and 
much happiness in the days ahead.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Caroline Dyches Turkett.

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