congressional_record: CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12440-3
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| CREC-1996-10-21-pt1-PgS12440-3 | 1996-10-21 | 104 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MABEL LEE BURROUGHS | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S12440 | S12441 | [{"name": "Strom Thurmond", "role": "speaking"}] | 142 Cong. Rec. S12440 | Congressional Record, Volume 142 Issue 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996) [Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)] [Senate] [Pages S12440-S12441] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MABEL LEE BURROUGHS Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, I today pay tribute to Mrs. Mabel Lee Burroughs, who recently passed away after leading a very long and rewarding life. The region of South Carolina that stretches from just north of Charleston up to the North Carolina line, and only a few hundreds west--literally not much further than a stone's throw from the edge of the sand dunes--is known as the Grand Strand. This area has always been famous for having some of America's most beautiful beaches, and for years it has been one of the favored vacation destinations of people from around the world. Much of the popularity of the Grand Strand can be attributed to the work and vision of the Burroughs family. The late James Burroughs, Mabel's husband, was a successful community and business leader who, along with a number of other individuals, became interested in the commercial potential of the Grand Strand as a resort area. In the years following World War II, these development pioneers were responsible for converting Myrtle Beach from a quiet and little known stretch of sunkissed sand to an area that offers unlimited recreational opportunities for tourists and South Carolina residents. This tradition of entrepreneurial spirit and business success is being carried on by Egerton Burroughs, the son of Mabel and James, who is the developer of the successful and popular family attraction, Broadway on the Beach. Without question, the late Mrs. Burroughs played an important role in her husband's business successes, and certainly served as a trusted adviser in his dealings. For almost 20 years she served as an account associate with the family-owned firm, Myrtle Beach Farms, as well as being an original trustee and secretary treasurer of the Burroughs Foundation, a philanthropic organization. Mrs. Burroughs was more than a loyal wife, dedicated mother, and successful businesswoman, she was also a public spirited citizen who gave much of herself to the people of Myrtle Beach. Born in Loris, SC, which is just a short distance from the beach and is in the heart of my State's tobacco country, Mabel Burroughs learned at an early age the importance of community and working together. Throughout her life, Mrs. Burroughs was active in a number of causes that sought to make [[Page S12441]] our State a better place, and she approached these endeavors with enthusiasm and commitment. Additionally, she was a devoted Christian who gave freely of her time and was strongly involved in her church and parish. Mr. President, with the death of Mabel Lee Burroughs, South Carolina has lost one of its most well known, well liked, and well respected daughters and business leaders. I join the entire Burroughs family in mourning this passing and extend my deepest sympathy to Mrs. Burroughs' sister, Ruby Lee Hughes; two sons, Egerton and Howard; and her two grandchildren. ____________________ |