WHEREAS, 2002, Sam Simmons, Greenville County Sheriff, died on September 4, 2002; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned is authorized to appoint a County Sheriff in the event of a vacancy pursuant to Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended, Sections 1-3-220(2) (Supp. 1998) and 23-11-40; and

WHEREAS, more than one year remains before the next general election for county sheriffs; and

WHEREAS, Captain Stephen D. Loftis, who is currently the chief deputy in the Greenville County Sheriff's Office, is a fit and proper person to serve as the Sheriff of Greenville County.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of this State, I hereby appoint Stephen D. Loftis as Sheriff of Greenville County until a special election is held pursuant to Section 7-13-190 and until his successor is elected and qualifies.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 13th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2002.

JIM HODGES
Governor

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