Agnes Woodard 100th birthday

2025-2026 Bill 4903: Agnes Woodard 100th birthday - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 4903
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. McDaniel
Document Path: LC-0272HDB-GM26.docx
Introduced in the House on January 14, 2026
Adopted by the House on January 14, 2026
Summary: Agnes Woodard 100th birthday
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

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1/14/2026

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Introduced and adopted (
House Journal-page 79
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
01/14/2026

A
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RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE Agnes Gladden Woodard ON THE
OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION AND MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

W
hereas, the members of
the South Carolina House of Representatives are delighted to learn that Agnes
Gladden Woodard celebrated her one hundredth birthday at a gala that was held
in her honor in Blythewood on September 1, 2025; and

W
hereas, born on
September 2, 1925, 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

W
hereas, the daughter
of Reverend Alfred Sr. and Adia Gaither Gladden, Agnes was born in the Mitford
Community of Winnsboro and was grounded from an early age in the values of
faith, family, and community care. She was a devoted member of Greater Mount
Zion Baptist Church in her youth; and

W
hereas, together with
her beloved husband, James Woodard Sr., she later joined St. Mark Baptist
Church, where she served faithfully for decades as a member of the Missionary
Board, the Charity Workers of Ridgeway, and as a beloved mother leader,
ultimately becoming the oldest church mother. In these roles, she provided
spiritual guidance, mentorship, and unwavering support to women and families
within the congregation and beyond; and

W
hereas, Mrs. Woodard returned
to school as an adult in 1974 to earn her high school diploma, inspiring others
to be lifelong learners with her perseverance and belief in personal growth;
and

W
hereas, she retired as
a supervisor from Midlands Center in Columbia and continued to serve her
neighbors, whether driving friends to appointments, helping with errands, or
organizing breakfast and lunch outings to build connection and joy. She was a
quiet but steadfast presence, ensuring that those around her felt valued,
supported, and loved; and

W
hereas, Mrs. Woodard's
role as a volunteer reached far beyond the church walls when she regularly
visited nursing homes to bring residents comfort, prayer, and handcrafted
baskets. It became her personal mission to check on other widows in the Simpson
community, offering companionship and care during their most difficult seasons.
Her tireless service throughout Ridgeway earned her multiple community awards,
a testament to her dedication to serving others with generosity, compassion,
faith, and a giving spirit; and

W
hereas, her life's
work has been rooted in quiet strength, generosity, and love in actions that
included church leadership, community outreach, and simple acts of kindness.
Mrs. Woodard has built a legacy of nurturing, encouragement, and steadfast
devotion that continues to bless those who have known her; and

W
hereas, the South
Carolina House of Representatives is 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,

B
e it resolved by the
House of Representatives
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
House of Representatives
,
by this resolution, congratulate Agnes Gladden Woodard of Richland 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.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Agnes Gladden Woodard.

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