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STATUS INFORMATION

Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Senators Lourie, Sheheen and Courson
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Introduced in the Senate on April 15, 2009
Introduced in the House on April 21, 2009
Adopted by the General Assembly on April 21, 2009

Summary: Peggy Aun

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   4/15/2009  Senate  Introduced, adopted, sent to House SJ-7
   4/21/2009  House   Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-28

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

4/15/2009

TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND PEGGY AUN OF LEXINGTON COUNTY FOR HER MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER ON BEING NAMED COLONIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY'S 2009 FRANK SUMNER SMITH JR. VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR.

Whereas, it is with great pleasure that the members of the South Carolina General Assembly honor individuals who freely give of their time and resources for the good of others, especially those who need it most; and

Whereas, Peggy Aun of Lexington County, an exemplary volunteer worker for many years in her community, has contributed untold hours of valuable volunteer service to the citizens of the Midlands and is thereby worthy of praise; and

Whereas, a manager with Colonial Life, Ms. Aun volunteers with a number of organizations in the Midlands, among them Keep the Midlands Beautiful, which she serves as a board member; Palmetto Place Children's Emergency Shelter, for which she is chair of the Human Resources Committee and a board member; Women in Philanthropy; the Blue Cross Blue Shield Urban League Committee, for which she is helping to develop an intern program; the South Carolina March of Dimes, where she serves on the Walk-America Volunteer Committee and is coordinator of Walk-America for the Junior Woman's Club of Columbia; Junior Woman's Club, for which she fills many posts, such as Palmetto Place volunteer coordinator; and Colonial Life, where she handles the silent auction for the United Way campaign and the reading program for local schools and serves as a Special Olympics volunteer; and

Whereas, in grateful acknowledgement of her contributions to the citizens of the Midlands, Peggy Aun has been named Colonial Life Insurance Company's 2009 Frank Sumner Smith Jr. Volunteer of the Year. On April 23, 2009, she will be formally presented with the award at ceremonies to be held at Colonial Life. In addition, the company will present a cash donation to the charity of her choice; and

Whereas, this honor is a fitting tribute to an exemplary humanitarian with a high dedication to her calling equaling the eminence of the award; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly recognize that the success of the State of South Carolina, the strength of its communities, and the vitality of American society as a whole depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of individuals like Peggy Aun who use their talents and resources to serve others. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and commend Peggy Aun of Lexington County for her many years of outstanding community service, and congratulate her on being named Colonial Life Insurance Company's 2009 Frank Sumner Smith Jr. Volunteer of the Year.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Peggy Aun.

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