Committee Report

February 1, 2023

H. 3392

Introduced by Reps. M. M. Smith

S. Printed 02/01/23--H.

Read the first time January 10, 2023

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The committee on House Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

To who was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H. 3392) to request the Department of Transportation name the intersection of United States Highway 17 and Melrose Drive in Charleston County "Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Christopher, etc., respectfully

Report:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

DENNIS MOSS for Committee.

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 AND MELROSE DRIVE IN CHARLESTON COUNTY "DEPUTY SHERIFF JEREMY CHRISTOPHER LADUE MEMORIAL INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERSECTION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Whereas, Charleston County Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Christopher LaDue was born in Walnut Creek, California, on January 19, 1991, to John and Regina LaDue; and

Whereas, he served his country with honor and distinction for four years as a Gunner's Mate 3rd Class in the United States Navy; and

Whereas, after military service, he was hired by the Pittsburg Police Department in California and, after completing a six month police academy training course in 2016, he worked as a Pittsburg police officer; and

Whereas, after migrating to South Carolina, he was hired by the Charleston County Sheriff's Office where he attended the South Carolina Police Academy and completed his field training; and

Whereas, tragically, on the morning of April 13, 2020, while on a solo patrol along United States Highway 17 in the West Ashley area of Charleston County, Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Christopher LaDue lost his life when his patrol cruiser was struck by a drunk driver; and

Whereas, it would be fitting and proper to recognize the dedicated service Officer Jeremy Christopher LaDue rendered to his country and the communities he protected as a law enforcement officer by having an intersection along United States Highway 17 in Charleston County named in his honor. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request the Department of Transportation name the intersection of United States Highway 17 and Melrose Drive in Charleston County "Deputy Jeremy Christopher LaDue Memorial Intersection" and erect appropriate markers or signs at this intersection containing these words.

Be it further resolved that the copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.

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