WHEREAS, former judge and legislator Frank Eppes died August 29, 2002; and

WHEREAS, after serving as a state representative for 14 years Judge Frank Eppes served as a Circuit Court judge from 1962 to 2000; and

WHEREAS, Judge Frank Eppes dedicated his career to the citizens of the State of South Carolina, and was beloved as a jurist, mentor, public servant, and friend; and

WHEREAS, funeral services for Judge Frank Eppes will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2002.

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Governor, pursuant to the Constitution and Laws of the State of South Carolina, I hereby order that the flags of the United States and the State of South Carolina be flown at half-staff upon all state buildings and grounds on Sunday, September 1, 2002, in tribute to Judge Frank Eppes.