1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A HOUSE RESOLUTION 10 11 TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MACK “HENRY” HOLLAND 12 FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO HIS NATION, HIS 13 STATE, AND HIS COMMUNITY. 14 15 Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of 16 Representatives are pleased to honor citizens like Henry Holland 17 who devote countless hours of service for the betterment of their 18 neighbors and their community; and 19 20 Whereas, born in Olar in Bamberg County on June 11, 1942, he is 21 a son and one of five children of Leroy Holland and Dessie Mae 22 Miller Holland; and 23 24 Whereas, Mr. Holland attended Aiken Graded Elementary School 25 and graduated from Martha Schofield High School in 1961; and 26 27 Whereas, in the patriotic tradition of sons of the Palmetto State, he 28 served with distinction in the United State Army, including a tour 29 in Vietnam, and after his tour of service, he joined the United 30 States Army Reserves, serving for twentyseven years before 31 retiring. He is also a veteran of the Persian Gulf War; and 32 33 Whereas, for fortytwo years, Mr. Holland has been a member of 34 American Legion Post 212, where he served as post commander 35 for twentyseven years; and 36 37 Whereas, he now serves his community with the same 38 commitment with which he served his country, in such duties as 39 serving on the Planning Commission and as a poll watcher, 40 campaigning in elections, assisting veterans in their needs, and 41 volunteering at Pinelawn Cemetery and the VA Hospital; and 42

[4273] 1 1 Whereas, a faithful member of Second Baptist Church, Mr. 2 Holland serves the congregation on the trustee board, in 3 transportation, and in the men’s ministries; and 4 5 Whereas, he is a member of the NAACP, the Ambassador Club of 6 Aiken, and the New Borns of ‘42; and 7 8 Whereas, Mr. Holland enjoys traveling, playing bid whist, and all 9 types of sports, especially football when the Pittsburgh Steelers are 10 playing; and 11 12 Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of 13 Representatives are grateful for the years of significant service that 14 Henry Holland has devoted to his community and wish him 15 continued success and fulfillment in the years ahead. Now, 16 therefore, 17 18 Be it resolved by the House of Representatives: 19 20 That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, 21 by this resolution, recognize and honor Mack “Henry” Holland for 22 his dedicated service to his nation, his State, and his community. 23 24 Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to 25 Mack “Henry” Holland. 26 XX 27

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