South Carolina H 5489: Jannie Mae Bruce 90th birthday

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2025-2026 Bill 5489 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 02, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5489

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE Mother Jennie D. Mixon ON THE 
OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY 
CELEBRATION AND CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are delighted to learn that Mother Jennie 
D. Mixon of Richland County will celebrate her one hundredth birthday on April 
13, 2026. Born in Mayfield, Georgia, in the first quarter of the twentieth 
century, Mrs. Mixon 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 daughter 
of Doss Grier and Pinkie Jackson Grier, she was born on April 13, 1926, and was 
reared in a large and loving family as the eighth of fifteen siblings. She is 
the last living sibling to carry on their legacy and memories, an integral part 
of her story. Having experienced early in life the realities of poverty, 
discrimination, and segregation, she developed resilience to adversity; and

Whereas, Mrs. Mixon was 
married to the late Elijah Dingle, and together they reared five biological 
children, and she had four adopted children. After his tragic death at the age 
of twenty-seven, she married Reverend James Mixon, and they shared a life 
committed to service and community before he passed away in 2003. They served 
as foster parents in Richland County for more than fifty-five years. These family 
relationships have contributed greatly to the rich tapestry of her life; and

Whereas, she has been 
blessed to see her loving family legacy continued in the lives of eighteen devoted 
grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren, nineteen 
great-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-great-grandchild; and 

Whereas, Mrs. Mixon desired 
to obtain knowledge despite her many obstacles, being unable to attend school 
regularly because she worked in the cotton fields. When she could attend, she 
endured a long, tiring walk to school, yet she was not deterred. She moved to 
Columbia, seeking greater educational opportunities, and there she met her 
first husband, Elijah Dingle; and

Whereas, she and 
Reverend Mixon founded Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Hopkins, and she 
named the church Unity to reflect her belief in peace amidst conflict, love 
where there is hatred, and forgiveness in the face of injury. A devoted 
Christian, she actively engages in the church and community, offering the 
congregation wisdom and spiritual guidance as church mother. She participates in 
the Jubilee Choir, the missionary ministry, and the P.E.P. Senior Ministry; and

Whereas, her desire for 
education led her to pursue studies at Columbia High Adult School, Lower 
Richland Adult Education, and Midlands Technical College. Her perseverance and 
hard work enabled her to own and operate two convalescent homes in Blythewood, 
two daycare centers in Columbia, and a convenience store and a fish market; and 

Whereas, Mrs. Mixon 
often says, "Enjoy Life!" reflecting that she embraces each day, finds joy in 
life's journey, and encourages others to cherish each moment. Her favorite Scripture 
is Galatians 2:20: "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, 
but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by 
the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me"; 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 Mother Jennie D. Mixon on the occasion of her 
one hundredth birthday and wish her a joyous birthday celebration and continued 
health and happiness.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mother Jennie D. Mixon.

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