A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE the duke endowment UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS one hundredth ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND the duke endowment FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO the upstate region AND THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize the members and trustees of the Duke Endowment as they celebrate this important milestone; and

Whereas, at the celebration of the Endowment's centennial anniversary, community and nonprofit leaders gathered to celebrate their shared commitment to enriching lives and strengthening communities; and

Whereas, the Endowment was established in 1924 by James B. Duke, a builder and philanthropist who was committed to nurturing children, promoting health, educating minds, and enriching spirits in North Carolina and South Carolina. He made a special commitment to supporting Furman University; and

Whereas, since its inception, the Endowment has invested more than four hundred twenty million dollars in Upstate South Carolina; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment of the Duke Endowment to serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate the Duke Endowment upon the occasion of its one hundredth anniversary and commend the Duke Endowment for its many years of dedicated service to the Upstate Region and the people and the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to President Rhett N. Mabry.

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