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Mayor and council issue proclamations for Random Acts of Kindness, Black History Month and honor Apostle May Francis Bailey
Summary
Hartsville's mayor and council issued proclamations recognizing Random Acts of Kindness Month, declaring February Black History Month and presenting a proclamation of sympathy and tribute to Apostle May Francis Bailey, noting her ministry and contributions to education and the community.
Mayor Casey Hancock and the Hartsville City Council issued several proclamations during the meeting: a proclamation recognizing Random Acts of Kindness Month, a Black History Month proclamation and a formal expression of sympathy and tribute to Apostle May Francis Bailey.
The mayor read a proclamation encouraging residents to practice kindness and to participate in Random Acts of Kindness Month. The council then proclaimed February 2025 as Black History Month and urged citizens to celebrate the contributions of African Americans to the community.
Council members also presented a detailed proclamation honoring Apostle May Francis Bailey. The proclamation described Bailey's ministry, leadership roles and educational work. The document stated she was born in Darlington, South Carolina, on May 12, 1950, and that she died on February 4 (transcript stated the date). The proclamation recounted roles that included teaching at Bible institutes and founding an academy described in the proclamation as the "PD Math Science and Technology Academy" (as read in the proclamation) and noted her pastoral and missionary work.
The mayor and other officials presented the proclamation to family members in the chamber and extended the council's expressions of sympathy.
Why it matters: proclamations are ceremonial but reflect council priorities and recognize community leaders and observances.
