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Recognizes and honors Deacon Isaiah McKendly Covert of Salters, South Carolina, for his service and dedication to the community and state

Acknowledges his military service in the United States Army, where he served in the 7th Division in Seoul, South Korea as a professor education advisor and at Fort Benning, Georgia

Highlights his 30-year career in education with Williamsburg County School District, teaching at various schools including Lane Consolidated Elementary, St. Mark High School, and CE Murray High School before retiring in 1997

Recognizes his civic leadership including service as Worshipful Master of Square Deal #448 Masonic Lodge (1983-1990) and membership in Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

Notes his service at Marion Missionary Baptist Church as deacon, vice chairman of the Deacon Board, Sunday school superintendent, and leader of multiple church committees