South Carolina H 5634: Eunice Gilbert 100th birthday

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2025-2026 Bill 5634 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 30, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5634

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE Eunice Gilbert OF Fairfield COUNTY 
ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY 
CELEBRATION AND MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are delighted to learn that Eunice 
Gilbert of Fairfield County will celebrate her one hundredth birthday on September 
30, 2026; and

Whereas, born on 
September 30, 1926, 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 oldest of 
three children, Mrs. Gilbert was born in Fairfield County and is the daughter 
of the late Pauline and Sam Davis. She attended Fairfield County public schools, 
and she was reared in a loving home with siblings, the late Ida Mae Anderson 
and the late Sara V. Davis; and

Whereas, in 1951, she and 
her beloved husband, the late Joe Gilbert, were married, and together they 
reared seven fine children: Patsy Eaddy, Gwendolyn Gibson II, Clarence Gilbert, 
Betty Milton, Morris Gilbert, Bobby Gilbert, and Vickie Moody. In spite of 
having a large household, Mrs. Gilbert helped her sister-in-law, Maggie Wilson, 
to rear her three children: Marsh Simon, Beverly Mozie, and Herman Wilson; and

Whereas Mrs. Gilbert's 
children have blessed her with the affection of sixteen grandchildren: Andre' 
Eaddy, Derran Eaddy, Jaison Gibson III, Jovaugh Gilbert, Latisha Eaddy, Tangee Ritter, 
Jarvis Gibson, Travis Gilbert, Nicole Milton, Myron Gilbert, Takisha Martin, 
Christopher Gilbert, Ashli Bethea, Brandon Moody, Joseph Gilbert, and Erin 
Gilbert. She has had the privilege of seeing her family legacy continue in the 
lives of twenty-two great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren: 
Jaison Gibson IV, Justin Gibson, Jeneva Gibson, Nakeya Lockett, Maliyah 
Lockett, Brandon Lockett, Tianna Stone, Mike Ritter Jr., Torran Stone, Peyton 
Ritter, Jana Gibson, D'Angelo Gilbert, AJ Scarborough, Leland Gilbert, Ryan 
Martin, Miles Martin, Christal Bethea, Kia Bethea, Madeline Gilbert, 
Christopher Gilbert Jr., Carter Moody, and Josiah Moore, as well as Melanie 
Lockett, Kayson Lockett, and Kamaree Gilbert; and

Whereas, Mrs. Gilbert 
graduated from Fairfield County Adult Education Program in 1972 and retired 
after years of employment with Clemson Extension Service, Fairfield 
Manufacturing Company, and JPM Corporation; and

Whereas, a faithful and 
longtime member of St. Mark Baptist Church in Ridgeway, she served the 
congregation until her health declined as a deaconess and in the Jubilee Choir, 
Women's Auxiliary, Bible study, and Sunday school. Even during her illness, 
whenever she was able, she attended Sunday services, revivals, and Family and 
Friends Day and supported many other church auxiliaries; 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 hundredth 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 Eunice Gilbert of Fairfield County on the 
occasion of her one hundredth birthday and wish her a joyous birthday 
celebration and many years of continued health and happiness.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Eunice Gilbert.

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