SC S0536

Honors Melva Jean Gilliam Bruton of Lyman, South Carolina for her election as International Vice President at Large of the International Alliance of Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows Inc. (IAMWMW)

Recognizes her extensive leadership history including serving as South Carolina Association of Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows state president (2012-2016) and Southeast regional vice president (2018-2022)

Notes her 45+ years of service at BI-LO/Southeastern Grocer Corporation before retiring in 2015, and her recovery of over $20,000 in organizational assets as asset recovery specialist for IAMWMW

Acknowledges past honors including 2005 South Carolina Ministers' Wife of the Year, 2016 South Carolina Senate Outstanding Community Service Award, and 2017 induction into the IAMWMW Gallery of Fame

Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Melva Bruton