Current Status Introducing Body:House Bill Number:5196 Primary Sponsor:Rogers Type of Legislation:HR Subject:John Wesley Fling Date Bill Passed both Bodies:19940505 Introduced Date:19940505 Last History Body:House Last History Date:19940505 Last History Type:Introduced, adopted Scope of Legislation:Statewide All Sponsors:Rogers J. Brown Byrd Corning Cromer Harrison Neal Quinn Scott Shissias Waites Type of Legislation:House Resolution
Bill Body Date Action Description CMN Leg Involved ____ ______ ____________ ______________________________ ___ ____________ 5196 House 19940505 Introduced, adoptedView additional legislative information at the LPITS web site.
EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. JOHN W. FLING OF COLUMBIA ON HIS SELECTION BY THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, DIVISION ON AGING, AS THE "1994 OUTSTANDING OLDER SOUTH CAROLINIAN".
Whereas, John Wesley Fling of Columbia has been a Good Samaritan all of his life; and
Whereas, Governor Campbell has said of him: "Mr Fling has distinguished himself over the years as one of our State's outstanding humanitarians. His selfless dedication to helping the poor and underprivileged of this State has touched us all."; and
Whereas, John Fling's countless acts of kindness and generosity have touched the lives of many persons, especially children during the Christmas season; and
Whereas, it has been written of him that he has spent forty-five years driving what he calls "the back alleys" of Columbia and South Carolina looking for people in need of food, clothing, shelter, or a helping hand; and
Whereas, his good deeds have been written about in national publications like Parade, Newsweek, and Reader's Digest and have been featured on television on NBC, CBS, and the 700 Club; and
Whereas, he is a remarkable man who possesses a truly loving heart and a talent for helping the recipients of his generosity feel good about themselves; and
Whereas, for all of his accomplishments and endeavors, he has been chosen by the Governor's Office, Division on Aging, as the "1994 Outstanding Older South Carolinian", an honor he richly deserves. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the House of Representatives, by this resolution, extends congratulations to Mr. John W. Fling of Columbia on his selection by the Governor's Office, Division on Aging, as the "1994 Outstanding Older South Carolinian".
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Fling.