[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 23, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H3013]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





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            CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MARVIN ALTON HYATT, SR.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
South Carolina (Mr. Norman) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Marvin 
Alton Hyatt, Sr.
  Marvin passed away on May 7, 2021, and returned to the God he 
faithfully served for 87 years.
  Marvin was born in Dillon, South Carolina on May 12, 1933. He 
attended and graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1959, 
with a degree in pharmacy, and later established a scholarship fund 
within the University of South Carolina School of Pharmacy for those 
students choosing to enter the lifelong profession that he loved and 
cherished for so long.
  He founded Good Pharmacy in Rock Hill, South Carolina, which he 
operated for 58 years. Marvin was the face of Good Pharmacy, where he 
greeted everyone with a smile, true compassion, and a desire to serve 
the hundreds of customers, regardless of race, standing in life, or 
ability to pay.
  Marvin was legendary for meeting anyone, anywhere, at any time, and 
was genuinely concerned and interested in the well-being of his 
customers. In short, when it came to customer service, Marvin Hyatt not 
only talked the talk, but he walked the walk, which is rare in today's 
world.
  Marvin Hyatt was active in his church, Woodland Methodist, for over 
60 years, where he served as treasurer and as a board member. His 
community service included serving as a board member of Guardian 
Fidelity bank, WRHI radio station; past president of the Sertoma Club, 
Rotary Club, Elks Lodge, and the Alexa R. Good ALS Foundation.
  Marvin was married to the love of his life, Lois Jones Hyatt, for 63 
years. Together, they had two children: Marvin Alton Hyatt, Jr., and 
Laura Hyatt Sweat, both of whom are registered pharmacists and are 
working in Good Pharmacy today. Marvin and Lois have three 
grandchildren: Alton, Katie Jane, and Tyler.
  The legacy of Marvin Alton Hyatt will be that of a man who served his 
God, his country, and his fellow man. He exemplified service above 
self, and for the 87 years that he walked on this Earth, his life was a 
true testament of living out his Christian faith in word and in deed.

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