SC S0796

South Carolina Senate resolution congratulating the Dogwood Garden Club of Honea Path on its 85th anniversary, with a celebration scheduled for January 20, 2026

The club was founded on September 27, 1940, at the Honea Path Vocational Building with Mrs. M.B. Wright serving as the first president

The club's most notable achievement was creating Dogwood Park in Honea Path, initiated in 1963 under President Lucille Shirley and dedicated on May 29, 1963

Currently led by President Judy Young, the club has 19 members, some with over 20 years of service, and is affiliated with the Garden Club of South Carolina Inc.

The club's mission focuses on providing gardening education, encouraging civic beautification, conserving natural resources, and supporting local parks