South Carolina S 188: Tribute to Barbara Dotson

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2025-2026 Bill 188 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 14, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 188

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A senate RESOLUTION

to express the profound sorrow of the members of the 
south carolina senate upon the passing of Barbara Jean Perry beaty Dotson of 
Richland County and to extend their deepest sympathy to her loving family and 
her many friends.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 
Barbara Jean Perry Beaty Dotson at the age of seventy-five on Thursday, January 
2, 2025; and

Whereas, born in Columbia 
on October 26, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Jesse J. Perry Sr. and 
Mary Lou Perry; and

Whereas, the young Barbara 
was educated in the public schools of Richland County. After graduating, she 
attended and graduated from Midlands Technical College with her associate 
degree in business. She was employed with the State Park Health Center for five 
years and was also a real estate agent for Church Ruff Realty for many years; 
and

Whereas, Barbara Dotson 
began her career with Blue Ribbon Taxi Cab Company forty-six years ago as an 
aspiring entrepreneur with a unique set of skills that enabled her to identify 
and make the most of opportunities. She started out as a taxi driver because 
she loved meeting people, and after twenty years, became the first female 
president of the company and served in that role for nearly twenty-five years 
while continuing the company's long legacy; and

Whereas, facing challenges 
as a female president in a male-dominated industry, the company underwent a 
transformation. At that time, the taxicab business did not have women at the 
helm, so initially Barbara Dotson had to earn respect as a woman in the 
industry. With her tenacity and perseverance, she overcame difficult challenges 
to become a highly regarded businesswoman; and

Whereas, a born leader, 
she motivated and mentored others, always emphasizing continuous professional 
development and championing customer service as a cornerstone of success. She 
would often revert to her mantra: "Customer service is key in any business"; and

Whereas, deeply 
involved in providing an invaluable service to her community for more than four 
decades, Barbara Dotson always maintained her grace and genuine sense of caring 
for everyone she met; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina Senate is grateful for the life and legacy of Barbara Jean Perry Beaty 
Dotson and for the example she set for all who knew her. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express the 
profound sorrow upon the passing of Barbara Jean Perry Beaty Dotson of Richland 
County and extend their deepest sympathy to her loving family and her many 
friends.

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

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