South Carolina H 4491: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 200th anniversary

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2025-2026 Bill 4491 Text of Previous Version (May. 06, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4491

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE M.D. FLOYD OF CHEROKEE COUNTY ON THE 
OCCASION OF HIS ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HIM A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY 
CELEBRATION AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that M.D. Floyd of 
Cherokee County will celebrate his one hundredth birthday on July 20, 2025; and

Whereas, M.D. Floyd is 
a World War II veteran who attributes his longevity to eating hot jalapeño 
peppers daily. He owns a life story marked by resilience, dedication, and a 
deep sense of community service; and

Whereas, born in 
Gaffney, he moved with his family to Cherokee Falls and entered the workforce 
early, leaving school in the 10th grade. (Later, in 1975, he earned his GED.) He 
joined the Navy in 1943 during World War II and served as a welder aboard 
repair ships in the Pacific, often working under dangerous conditions to 
restore damaged vessels. He served in the U.S. Navy for twenty-two years across 
World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, traveling to places like 
Trinidad, Norfolk, Rhode Island, and the Great Lakes in Illinois. One memorable 
mission involved emergency repairs to a Swedish tanker that had collided with 
another ship. Mr. Floyd and his crew worked for sixteen days straight to fix 
the damage; and

Whereas, following his 
retirement from the Navy, Mr. Floyd continued to lead a productive life, 
working at Duke Power until 1988 and then at Gordon's Mortuary funeral home 
until the age of ninety. His commitment to service didn't go unnoticed: He was 
honored as the grand marshal for the local Independence Day celebration and 
golf cart parade; and

Whereas, despite his 
age, Mr. Floyd is still active. In fact, he renewed his driver's license at age 
ninety-seven; and

Whereas, M.D. Floyd's 
zest for life is matched by his affection for his wife, Betty, with whom he has 
shared nearly seven decades of marriage. As he approaches his one hundredth 
birthday, he remains a symbol of vitality and purpose. His advice for a long life? 
Stay active, serve others, and don't forget your daily hot peppers!; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to honor Mr. Floyd at the 
celebration of his one hundredth birthday, and the members join with his family 
and friends in congratulating him on reaching this remarkable life 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 
M.D. Floyd of Cherokee County on the occasion of his one hundredth birthday and 
wish him a joyous birthday celebration and much happiness in the days ahead.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to M.D. Floyd.

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