South Carolina H 5379: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MS. DONNA SHEALY FOSTER FOR HER DISTINGUISHED CAREER SPENT IMPROVING, LEADING, AND SERVING THE ORNAMENTAL-HORTICULTURE INDUSTRY AND SUPPORTING GREEN-INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO WISH HER UPON HER RETIREMENT CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

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2025-2026 Bill 5379 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 24, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5379

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE 
AMBROSE "RICKY" WILSON JR. ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SEVENTIETH BIRTHDAY AND TO 
WISH HIM 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 Ambrose 
"Ricky" Wilson Jr. will be honored at a seventieth birthday celebration on Saturday, 
March 28, 2026; and

Whereas, Mr. Wilson was 
born on March 25, 1956, in Georgetown to the late Ambrose Wilson Sr. and Helen 
G. Wilson. He was reared in a loving family with six siblings: the late Willie 
Mae Bryant, the late Priscilla Evans, Mary Helen, Debra, Undria, and Keddrick. 
He first learned carpentry and brick masonry skills alongside his father; and

Whereas, he attended 
J.B. Beck Elementary School and graduated from Howard High School in 
Georgetown. After high school, he continued his education at Denmark Technical 
College where he further developed carpentry and brick masonry skills, which 
would become the foundation of a lifetime of craftsmanship and service to 
others; and

Whereas, after 
graduating from Denmark Technical College, Mr. Wilson began a long and 
dedicated career with the Charleston County School District. He served at 
Lincoln High School for more than thirty-seven years until the school closed in 
2016. During his time at Lincoln, he taught carpentry and coached both football 
and basketball, positively influencing and mentoring countless students along 
the way; and

Whereas, following the 
closing of Lincoln High School, he continued his work with Charleston County 
Schools as a maintenance supervisor and a teacher at Burke High School. In 
2017, he transitioned to the Georgetown County School District, where he 
currently teaches carpentry at Georgetown High School, continuing to share his 
knowledge and passion with the next generation; and

Whereas, for more than forty 
years, Mr. Wilson has worked as a contractor known for his exceptional skill 
and craftsmanship. He has had a remarkable ability to build or repair almost 
anything; and

Whereas, he has 
faithfully served his church, Bethesda, for many years. He has been a trustee 
for more than twenty years and chairman of the trustee ministry and finance committee 
for more than ten years. He is always willing to go above and beyond wherever 
he is needed. It is his responsibility to ensure that the sanctuary is 
physically equipped for all services, funerals, and programs and that the 
fellowship hall and kitchen are in good standing for meetings, repast, and 
fellowship. He ushers whenever he is needed; and

Whereas, Mr. Wilson is 
an avid and successful gardener. He grows a variety of fresh vegetables every 
year such as tomatoes, corn, green beans and collard greens. Whatever produce 
he does not give to family and friends, he cans and freezes; and

Whereas, God has truly blessed 
Mr. Wilson, and the South Carolina House of Representatives is grateful for his 
dedication to his family, his community, his church, and the many lives he has 
impacted throughout the years. His legacy of hard work, service, and generosity 
continues to inspire all who know him. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, congratulate Ambrose "Ricky" Wilson Jr. on the occasion of 
his seventieth birthday and wish him 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 Ambrose "Ricky" Wilson Jr.

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