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Horry County recognizes Nurses Honor Guard of South Carolina; local members describe volunteer role
Summary
The committee approved a resolution recognizing the Nurses Honor Guard of South Carolina; local members including Sharon Verdu described the group's ceremonial volunteer duties and noted statewide membership of about 400 and a local chapter of roughly 60 members.
The Administration Committee approved a resolution recognizing the Nurses Honor Guard of South Carolina. Members of the honor guard addressed the committee; Sharon Verdu identified herself as a member and discussed the chapter's volunteer work at nurses' funerals and ceremonial events, saying the organization volunteers to honor nurses and support families. "We have close to 400 members," a representative said of the statewide organization, and local chapters conduct living tributes and attend services in uniform.
Committee members expressed appreciation and asked about logistics for a proposed short demonstration at a council meeting; the honor guard requested permission to perform a roughly four-minute demonstration to show constituents what they do and to assist with recruitment. The resolution was approved by voice vote.
