Bill Text: SC H5290 | 2021-2022 | 124th General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Sylvia Scott Griffin, sympathy
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 78-43)
Status: (Passed) 2022-04-27 - Introduced and adopted [H5290 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2021-H5290-Introduced.html
A HOUSE RESOLUTION
TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF SYLVIA SCOTT GRIFFIN OF DILLON AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sylvia Scott Griffin of Dillon on April 21, 2022, at the venerable age of eighty-eight; and
Whereas, born in Dillon on October 23, 1933, she was the daughter of Anne Cain and William Bryant "Bill" Scott; and
Whereas, Mrs. Griffin attended West and East Elementary Schools and was a 1951 honor graduate of Dillon High School. While a student at Dillon High, she served as captain of the basketball team, president of the BETA Club and Future Teachers of America, editor of the school newspaper, was a 1950 Girls State delegate, Junior Marshall, and was the recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award as well as the DHS Commercial Award; and
Whereas, Mrs. Griffin worked to improve this great State during her forty year career of public service. For twenty years, she worked to improve Dillon County through her service with the South Carolina Department of Social Services; and
Whereas, in order to fulfill her dreams of teaching, Mrs. Griffin pursued higher education at Francis Marion University and in 1978, graduated with honors with a Bachelor's of Science degree; and
Whereas, Mrs. Griffin dedicated herself to expanding the minds of the youth at Dillon High School where she taught American history, government, and economics for twenty years until her retirement in 1999; and
Whereas, for her exceptional service as an educator, Mrs. Griffin received various honors and awards. She received the JROTC "Teacher of the Quarter" award at Dillon High School, was recognized in "Who's Who Among American Teachers," and was selected "History Teacher of the Year" in 1989; and
Whereas, a woman of great faith, Mrs. Griffin was a lifelong, devoted member of First Baptist Church in Dillon where she served in a multitude of capacities including church clerk, Sunday school teacher, training union leader, and classification secretary. She also served on numerous committees, including chairing the committees for the 100th, 110th, and 115th anniversaries of the church. She was especially proud of helping to establish the church history room while serving as chairman of the church history committee; and
Whereas, predeceased by her beloved husband of sixty-two years, Brigadier General Stacey Griffin, Mrs. Griffin leaves to cherish her memory her two sons, Stacey Scott "Scotty" Griffin and Tracey Cain Griffin; her nieces, Annette Corder Davis, Kathy C. Bailey, Debbie C. Hilton, Jeanna I. Griffith, Charlene G. Miller, Sharon S. Smith; her nephews, Ray Inman, Harry B. Corder, Mitchell Griffin, Bill Allison, and Craig Smith; and a host of other loving relatives and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing 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 profound sorrow upon the passing of Sylvia Scott Griffin of Dillon and extend the deepest sympathy to her family and many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Sylvia Scott Griffin.
