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TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE DEATH OF MR. VAN J. "PEE WEE" ARNETTE OF LORIS, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, deeply saddened at the news, the members of the South Carolina Senate have learned of the death of Van J. "Pee Wee" Arnette of Loris, South Carolina on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at the age of 70; and
Whereas, Pee Wee was born in Wilmington, N.C., the son of the late V.J. and Grace Williams Arnette; and
Whereas, Mr. Arnette retired from law enforcement where he worked for 42 years, first for the South Carolina Highway Patrol, and then as an agent for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). He was also a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army; and
Whereas, Mr. Arnette was a member of Living Water Baptist Church and he also attended Loris First Baptist Church. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #205; and
Whereas, he was predeceased by brothers, Wayne and Jerry Arnette, and he leaves to honor his memory his daughter, brother, sister, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a host of friends. He will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the death of Mr. Van J. "Pee Wee" Arnette and extend their deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the family of Mr. Arnette.
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