PRESS RELEASE
South Carolina Office of the Governor
David M. Beasley - Governor
For Immediate Release:  October 3, 1998
Contact:  Gary Karr (803) 734-9840
 
 
 
FIRST LADY PRESENTS ORDER OF THE SILVER CRESCENT
SALUDA -- First Lady  Mary Wood Beasley today presented the Order of the Silver Crescent to Robert H. Sanders, Jr., an 18-year-old freshman at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.  Mrs. Beasley presented the award at the Joint Carolinas Brahman Breeders/American Brahman Breeders Area 12 Field Day at the Swimming S Ranch.

Sanders received the award in recognition of his exceptional entrepreneurial skills, which have resulted in a business partnership between South Carolina and the West African country of Gabon.  At age 14, Robert took an interest in Brahman cattle.  He took a class at Clemson University to learn how to artificially breed cattle, and has since become the youngest board member of the Carolinas Brahman Breeders Association in history.

"Robert is an exceptional young man," Mrs. Beasley said.  "His dedication and hard work have enabled him to effectively promote foreign trade relationships emphasizing Carolina products and industries.  In a day of fluid values, Robert is a constant.  He is a tremendous example of what can be accomplished through dedication, hard work and diligence.  For these reasons, it is my pleasure to present him with the Order of the Silver Crescent."

Governor Beasley created the Order of the Silver Crescent last year after the First Lady urged him to find a special award recognizing South Carolina's young people. The award is a companion to the Order of the Palmetto, created in 1970, that is given to those who show an outstanding commitment to their communities.

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