South Carolina H 5175: Lucille Virgil-100th birthday

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2025-2026 Bill 5175 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 12, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5175

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE Lucille Dukes Virgil of Darlington 
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 Lucille 
Dukes Virgil celebrated her one hundredth birthday surrounded by family, 
friends, and festivities at St. John's United Methodist Church in Lamar on 
Saturday, January 10, 2026; and 

Whereas, the fellowship 
hall was decorated in elegant shades of blue, silver, black, and white that 
created a joyful atmosphere for the historic occasion. As the celebration 
began, Mrs. Virgil was escorted to her special chair at the banquet by her 
granddaughter Sharell Wright; and

Whereas, born early in 
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, Mrs. Virgil 
was born and reared in Lamar and moved to New York where she spent more than 
half a century working in the garment industry; and 

Whereas, together with 
her beloved husband, the late James Virgil, she reared a fine son, James Virgil 
Jr., who blessed her by seeing the continuation of her loving family legacy. 
Almost two decades after Mr. Virgil's death, she returned to Lamar where she 
has been an inspiration to many. This encouraging centenarian remains active 
and faithful in her church and her community; 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 Lucille Dukes Virgil of Darlington 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 Lucille Dukes Virgil.

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