TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MIRIAM ANN BEESON OF DORCHESTER COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the passing of Miriam Ann Beeson in Summerville on January 6, 2011, at the age of seventy-three; and
Whereas, born in Winterton, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, Canada, on November 5, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Noah Piercey and Susanna Piercey, and she was adopted and reared by her late aunt and uncle, the late Rhoda Maude Piercey and Arthur Piercey; and
Whereas, she attended schools in Winterton and met her beloved husband, Marvin Beeson, while he was stationed in Newfoundland in the United States Air Force, and they were married for almost fifty-six years; and
Whereas, together they had three fine children, Susan Deborah Harrelson, Gregory James Beeson, and the late Peggy Beeson, who blessed them with three wonderful grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and
Whereas, from Newfoundland to Wahaiwa, Hawaii, and from Syracuse, New York, to Crestview, Florida, she lived and impacted the lives of many; and
Whereas, she served as a nursing assistant at The Village at Summerville; and
Whereas, she expressed her love of her community in her work with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Keep America Beautiful, and the Republican Party; and
Whereas, for her outstanding service, she was awarded the Woman of Achievement Award from the South Carolina House of Representatives, Republican Women's Caucus; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the legacy left by Miriam Ann Beeson to all who knew and loved this remarkable lady. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their sincere sorrow upon the passing of Miriam Ann Beeson, and extend their deepest sympathy to her loving family and many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the family of Miriam Ann Beeson.