The bill, S. 796, is a Senate resolution recognizing and congratulating the Dogwood Garden Club of Honea Path on its eighty-fifth anniversary. The resolution expresses appreciation for the club's efforts in preserving the town's horticultural legacy and acknowledges the contributions of its members to the natural beauty of Honea Path. The Dogwood Garden Club, founded on September 27, 1940, has a rich history, including the creation of Dogwood Park, which was dedicated in 1963. The club currently has nineteen members and continues to promote gardening and civic beautification.
The resolution highlights the club's mission to provide educational experiences related to gardening and to foster a love for horticulture among community members. It emphasizes the club's objectives, which include encouraging civic beauty, conserving natural resources, and engaging various age groups in gardening activities. The South Carolina Senate values the Dogwood Garden Club as a legacy organization with a distinguished heritage, and the resolution concludes with a commitment to present a copy of the resolution to the club.