WHEREAS, the undersigned has been informed that Greenville County Treasurer Hazel Truman died on April 21, 1999; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned is authorized to appoint a County Treasurer in the event of a vacancy pursuant to Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended, Sections 1-3-220(2) (Supp. 1998) and 4-11-20; and

WHEREAS, Fredrick Reece Blackwell, of 178 Duff Mountain Road, Mareitta, SC 29661, is a fit and proper person to serve as the Treasurer of Greenville County.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of this State, I hereby appoint Fredrick Reece Blackwell as Treasurer of Greenville County until the next general election and until his successor shall qualify.