100th birthday celebration Alfred Hollis

2025-2026 Bill 4943: 100th birthday celebration Alfred Hollis - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 4943
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. McDaniel
Document Path: LC-0246HA-JAH26.docx
Introduced in the House on January 15, 2026
Adopted by the House on January 15, 2026
Summary: 100th birthday celebration Alfred Hollis
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

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1/15/2026

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Introduced and adopted (
House Journal-page 10
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
01/15/2026

A
house
RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE
ALFRED HOLLIS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY AND TO
WISH HIM A JOYOUS CELEBRATION AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.

W
hereas, born on April
26, 1926, Alfred Hollis, a native of South Carolina, has witnessed a century marked
by profound social change, remarkable technological advancement, and significant
global development; and

W
hereas, rising from
humble beginnings, he became a man of exceptional strength, unwavering faith,
and steadfast devotion to his family and community. His life exemplifies
resilience, vitality, and service, leaving a powerful legacy that continues to
inspire all who know him; and

W
hereas, the son of the
late Preston and Marie Martin Hollis, Alfred Hollis was born in the
Jenkinsville community of Fairfield County as the nineth of twelve children. Grounded
in strong Christian values, he joined Mount Moriah Baptist Church where he was
selected to serve as a trustee and was ordained as a deacon in 1951; and

W
hereas, drafted into
the United States Army in 1944, prior to his graduation from high school, he honorably
served his country during WWII from November 29, 1944, until August 15, 1946,
attaining the rank of Technician Fifth Grade. Following his military service,
he returned home and graduated from Camp Liberty High School in Jenkinsville;
and

W
hereas, after his
discharge from the Army, he held various positions before beginning a
distinguished civilian career at Moncrief Army Community Hospital in the food service
department, where he served for thirty-seven years before retiring in 1989. Advancing
from dining facility attendant to supervisor, he earned numerous letters of appreciation,
certificates, awards, and commendations, including recognition as Federal
Employee of the Year in 1976, 1978, 1980, 1981, and 1982, as well as multiple monetary
awards for exemplary service and innovative contributions benefiting Fort
Jackson, the Veterans Administration, and Richland County; and

W
hereas, deeply committed
to civic engagement, he played an instrumental role in facilitating voter
registration and the integration of the Fairfield County school system. He was
among the first Black notaries public in Fairfield County and served for more
than fifteen years on the Fairfield County school board, including multiple
terms as vice chairman. He also received the All-State School Board Award at
Level #5 in 1991; and

W
hereas, during the 1960s,
he was one of nine founding members of the Jenkinsville Water Company, serving
for more than thirty years and holding the position of chairman for twelve
years. His community service further included membership on the United Black
Fund Board, the Clemson Extension Board, and the Fairfield County Board of
Social Services. Additionally, he served as a Boy Scout leader and was
instrumental in establishing the Jenkinsville Fire Department, where he also
served on its board of directors; and

W
hereas, in 1950, he
married the love of his life, the late Annie Mae Chatman, and together they
shared sixty years of marriage. Their union was blessed with one daughter,
Nadine, and three sons, Ricky, Dexter, and Quentin, as well as three
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Together, they built a family rooted
in love, Christian values, and principles that continue to guide future
generations; and

W
hereas, it is with profound
admiration and heartfelt appreciation that the members of the South Carolina
House of Representatives recognize Alfred Hollis, an extraordinary son of the
Palmetto State, as he celebrates his centennial birthday. 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 Alfred Hollis of Fairfield County on the
occasion of his 100
th
birthday, and wish him a joyous celebration
and much happiness in the days ahead.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Alfred Hollis.

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