South Carolina General Assembly
120th Session, 2013-2014

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S. 698

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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senators Fair, Allen, Corbin, S. Martin, Turner and Verdin
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Introduced in the Senate on May 14, 2013
Adopted by the Senate on May 14, 2013

Summary: Sheriff Sam Simmons

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   5/14/2013  Senate  Introduced and adopted (Senate Journal-page 5)

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5/14/2013

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A SENATE RESOLUTION

EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE AT THE DEATH OF GREENVILLE COUNTY SHERIFF SAM SIMMONS AND EXPRESSING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, in 2002, Greenville County Sheriff Sam Simmons, 49, died suddenly and tragically of a heart attack and heart disease; and

Whereas, he was an outstanding and highly dedicated law enforcement officer who was respected and admired by his colleagues in law enforcement and by the citizens of Greenville County whom he generously served; and

Whereas, Sam devoted nearly thirty years of public service to the Greenville County Sherriff's Office. He was widely known as an outstanding lawman with a heart for the community, law enforcement, and crime prevention; and

Whereas, he leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Mona, and their children Connie and Jonathan. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the Senate express sorrow at the death of Greenville County Sheriff Sam Simmons and express sympathy to his family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the family of Sheriff Sam Simmons.

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