TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, UPON THE PASSING OF ALMA BAXTER ULMER OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Alma Baxter Ulmer at the age of 101 on February 8, 2015; and

Whereas, born on June 15, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Calhoun Baxter and Carrie Felder Baxter and step-daughter of the late Marie Daman Baxter, and she lovingly assisted in rearing her siblings and her step-siblings; and

Whereas, a bright student who always applied herself, she attended school in Orangeburg and learned to sew and make arts and crafts. She was also a faithful member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church; and

Whereas, she met and married her beloved husband, James Ulmer, when she was nineteen, and together they reared ten fine children. They were lovingly married to one another for some sixty years until his passing in 1992. They were blessed with thirty-five grandchildren, sixty-five great-grandchildren, and even a number of great-great-grandchildren; and

Whereas, after her marriage, she became a devoted member of the Andrew Chapel Baptist Church where she led the children's choir. She regularly reminded her own children to thank God for the many blessings that He caringly bestowed upon them during hard times, as well as happy ones; and

Whereas, with great skill and love, she made clothing for her family and others in the community during the Great Depression. As her family grew, she made arts and crafts and played games with the children. Her skill as a batter on a baseball team left her opponents trembling as she could hit a home-run every time; and

Whereas, determined that their children would earn an education to afford them opportunities in life, Mrs. Ulmer saw nine of her children complete college. In addition to her own children, she cared for a number of foster children; and

Whereas, she studied midwifery and served as a midwife. Her love of travel took her to numerous states across the United States, as well as to Europe and the Bahamas; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and legacy of Alma Ulmer and for the example of sacrifice and kindness she set for all who knew her. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow, upon the passing of Alma Baxter Ulmer of Orangeburg County, and extend their deepest sympathy to her large and loving family and her many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to the family of Alma Baxter Ulmer.