Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. John Wilkerson, Jr., who died on May 9, 2018. He was born in Hickory Grove, South Carolina, and remained a South Carolina local throughout his life. As a young man, he served in the United States Navy and graduated from Clemson College with a degree in physics. After graduation, Mr. Wilkerson went on to lead a very successful business career. He was the owner of Wilkerson Oil Company, along with his brother, Merritt, and he later became the owner of River Hills Realty. =========================== NOTE =========================== May 15, 2018, on page H3959, the following appeared: He was the owner of Wilkerson Oil Company, along with his brother, Merritt, and he later became the owner of River Hills Reality. The online version has been corrected to read: He was the owner of Wilkerson Oil Company, along with his brother, Merritt, and he later became the owner of River Hills Realty. ========================= END NOTE ========================= Mr. Wilkerson was also an active member in his community as a member of the River Hills Community Church, River Hills Lions Club, and the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce. In his life he was the recipient of both the Businessman of the Year Award and the Citizen of the Year Award. Additionally, he was a well-known historian who authored the book ``York County: Yesterday and Today 1550 to 2005.'' Mr.…”