On the recordJuly 11, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of one of my hometown's finest. The founder and owner of Rock Hill, South Carolina's iconic PW's Ice Cream, Mr. Philip W. Holmes, Jr. has passed away at the age of 82. For 25 years, PW's has served our community proudly. Following his service in the Marine Corps and his experience in the hospitality industry, Mr. Holmes took the risk every business owner does and opened PW's in 1993. It was named after his two sons, Philip III and Wayne. He believed that ice cream was one of the greatest ways to bring families together. After his passing, both of his sons continue his legacy at PW's. You can now find the phrase, ``Dad got his wings'' on the store's sign. Philip Holmes, Jr. will be remembered by our community for giving every scoop with a smile. He was a great South Carolinian, and he was a great American. ____________________
