WHEREAS, Jack McCrea will resign as Sheriff of Williamsburg County, effective September 25, 1998, by letter to Governor David M. Beasley dated August 24, 1998; and

WHEREAS, the Governor is authorized to appoint a Sheriff in the event of a vacancy pursuant to Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended, Section 23-11-40 (Supp. 1995); and

WHEREAS, Kelvin Cornelius Washington, 406 Richardson Avenue, Hemingway, SC 29554 is a fit and proper person to serve as the Sheriff of Williamsburg County.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of this State, I hereby direct that Kelvin Cornelius Washington shall be appointed as Sheriff for Williamsburg County effective immediately, and shall serve until his successor is elected and qualified as provided by law

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 25TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1998.

DAVID M. BEASLEY
Governor

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