South Carolina H 4034: Minnie Cloud 100th birthday

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2025-2026 Bill 4034 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 19, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4034

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE Minnie Inez Ruff Cloud OF Fairfield COUNTY 
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 Minnie 
Cloud will celebrate her one hundredth birthday surrounded by family and 
friends on March 21, 2025; and 

Whereas, born on March 
22, 1925, 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 youngest 
child of John and Ethel Ruff, she was reared in Winnsboro where she spent most 
of her adult life, and she continues to be a valuable resident of Winnsboro's 
Greenbriar Community; and

Whereas, all her life Mrs. 
Cloud has been a faithful member of St. Luke Baptist Church in Winnsboro, 
serving the congregation in the choir and on the missionary, decoration, and 
hospitality auxiliaries; and

Whereas, without a 
license or formal training, she taught a sort of mathematics through her 
example, not in a school classroom but in her community, when she added the 
values of love and hard work to her life; subtracted a can't do attitude from 
her mind; multiplied these concepts in her home, church, and community; and 
divided them among her children; and

Whereas, for many years, 
Mrs. Cloud owned her own business as a cosmetologist, and she worked and owned 
a business in the floral industry, creating beautiful floral arrangements and 
growing elaborate plants. She was employed and later retired from Midlands 
Center, a division of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special 
Needs; and

Whereas, she attributes 
her longevity and strength to her steadfast love of God and her faith in God's 
grace. Well-known for her compassion, she has been a friend to the friendless 
and a mother to the motherless and has provided a home, food, and clothes for 
those in need; and

Whereas, together with 
her beloved husband, the late Gus Cloud, she reared four fine children: Larry, 
Gussie, Anthony, and Wendell; and

Whereas, a great cook 
and hostess, she finds joy in providing gatherings for her beloved family. Her beautiful 
handmade quilts have been shared with many, and she enjoys arranging flowers; 
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 
Minnie Inez Ruff Cloud of Fairfield County 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 Minnie Inez Ruff Cloud.

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