H 5797

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 5797
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A house RESOLUTION
To remember and celebrate the life of Jack J.
Parrish Jr. and to extend the deepest sympathy to his large and loving family
and his many friends.
Whereas, the members of
the South Carolina House of Representatives were deeply saddened to learn of
the passing of Jack J. Parrish Jr. at the age of eighty-one on August 8, 2026;
and
Whereas, born in
Bamberg on September 10, 1944, to Jack J. Parrish Sr. and Carrie Starr Free
Parrish, Jack J. Parrish Jr. was reared with strong values and work ethic; and
Whereas, after
completing his studies, Mr. Parrish joined the United States Army to dutifully
serve his country. During his time in service to the military, he was stationed
in the Panama Canal, where he gained a profound sense of discipline and
commitment; and
Whereas, after
returning home, he built a meaningful career as an electrician with South
Carolina Electric and Gas. He was known for his skill, reliability, and
steadfast work for over twenty-two years, until retiring due to disability; and
Whereas, he then moved
to Scaly Mountain in North Carolina, embracing the leisurely, unhurried pace of
retirement, immersing himself in the beauty of the mountains. There he enjoyed
the simplicity of rural living, farming and tending to his beloved donkeys; and
Whereas, Mr. Parrish
was the proud father of four children, Jacob Parrish, Justin Parrish, Jim
Parrish, and Jennifer Robinson. He was also the cherished grandfather to eleven
beloved grandchildren, and great-grandfather to two precious
great-grandchildren; and
Whereas, the members of
the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and
legacy of Jack J. Parrish Jr. and for the example of sacrifice, service, and
kindness he set for all who knew him. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the
South Carolina House of Representatives,
by this resolution, remember and celebrate the life of Jack J. Parrish Jr. and
extend the deepest sympathy to his large and loving family and his many
friends.
Be it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Jack J. Parrish
Jr.
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