[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 143 (Monday, October 21, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S12440-S12441]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MABEL LEE BURROUGHS

 Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, I today pay tribute to Mrs. Mabel 
Lee Burroughs, who recently passed away after leading a very long and 
rewarding life.
  The region of South Carolina that stretches from just north of 
Charleston up to the North Carolina line, and only a few hundreds 
west--literally not much further than a stone's throw from the edge of 
the sand dunes--is known as the Grand Strand. This area has always been 
famous for having some of America's most beautiful beaches, and for 
years it has been one of the favored vacation destinations of people 
from around the world.
  Much of the popularity of the Grand Strand can be attributed to the 
work and vision of the Burroughs family. The late James Burroughs, 
Mabel's husband, was a successful community and business leader who, 
along with a number of other individuals, became interested in the 
commercial potential of the Grand Strand as a resort area. In the years 
following World War II, these development pioneers were responsible for 
converting Myrtle Beach from a quiet and little known stretch of 
sunkissed sand to an area that offers unlimited recreational 
opportunities for tourists and South Carolina residents. This tradition 
of entrepreneurial spirit and business success is being carried on by 
Egerton Burroughs, the son of Mabel and James, who is the developer of 
the successful and popular family attraction, Broadway on the Beach.
  Without question, the late Mrs. Burroughs played an important role in 
her husband's business successes, and certainly served as a trusted 
adviser in his dealings. For almost 20 years she served as an account 
associate with the family-owned firm, Myrtle Beach Farms, as well as 
being an original trustee and secretary treasurer of the Burroughs 
Foundation, a philanthropic organization.
  Mrs. Burroughs was more than a loyal wife, dedicated mother, and 
successful businesswoman, she was also a public spirited citizen who 
gave much of herself to the people of Myrtle Beach. Born in Loris, SC, 
which is just a short distance from the beach and is in the heart of my 
State's tobacco country, Mabel Burroughs learned at an early age the 
importance of community and working together. Throughout her life, Mrs. 
Burroughs was active in a number of causes that sought to make

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our State a better place, and she approached these endeavors with 
enthusiasm and commitment. Additionally, she was a devoted Christian 
who gave freely of her time and was strongly involved in her church and 
parish.
  Mr. President, with the death of Mabel Lee Burroughs, South Carolina 
has lost one of its most well known, well liked, and well respected 
daughters and business leaders. I join the entire Burroughs family in 
mourning this passing and extend my deepest sympathy to Mrs. Burroughs' 
sister, Ruby Lee Hughes; two sons, Egerton and Howard; and her two 
grandchildren.

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