A house RESOLUTION

 

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MOTHER MAGGIE BARNETT MAGWOOD OF GREEN POND, TO CELEBRATE HER LIFE, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND Her MANY FRIENDS.

 

Whereas, the House of Representatives was truly saddened by the passing of Mother Maggie Barnett Magwood of Green Pond on July 2, 2023, at the venerable age of one hundred one; and

 

Whereas, born on September 3, 1921, Mother Magwood was the longtime matriarch of her family; and

 

Whereas, honored by all who knew her, Mother Magwood leaves the godly legacy of a life well lived to comfort the hearts of those who now mourn her passing and a legacy of loving children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren to remember her strength and affection; and

 

Whereas, that which the Apostle Paul said of himself near the time of his death may well be said also of Mother Magwood: "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing" (II Timothy 4:6-8, KJV); and

 

Whereas, this dear woman of faith will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. 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 profound sorrow upon the passing of Mother Maggie Barnett Magwood of Green Pond, celebrate her life, and extend the deepest sympathy to her family and her many friends.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Mother Maggie Barnett Magwood.