TO CONGRATULATE FRANK MCBEE, JR. ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HIM A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to learn that Frank McBee, Jr. celebrated this important milestone on January 13, 2022; and

Whereas, a native of Greenville County, Mr. McBee was born on January 13, 1922, to parents Deacon Frank McBee, Sr. and Sister Lula Goldsmith McBee; and

Whereas, a devout Christian, he has been member of Lowndes Hill Baptist Church in Greenville for many years. His favorite scripture is Psalm 23; and

Whereas, in his free time, Mr. McBee enjoys gardening, sharing his vegetables, and offering spiritual advice and wisdom to all. He has an everlasting love and appreciation for all of humanity; and

Whereas, Mr. McBee married his sweetheart on August 2, 1941. She passed away on January 20, 1997, and she is greatly missed; and

Whereas, Mr. McBee has nine living children, twenty-nine grandchildren, sixty great-grandchildren and eighteen great-great-grandchildren; and

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate takes great pleasure in honoring this son of South Carolina at the celebration of his one hundredth birthday and is pleased to join with his family and friends in congratulating him. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Frank McBee, Jr. on the occasion of his one hundredth birthday and wish him a joyous birthday celebration and much happiness in the days ahead.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Frank McBee, Jr.