WHEREAS, the undersigned has been informed that Greenville County Auditor George W. Hendrix died on May 10, 2001; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned is authorized to appoint a County Auditor in the event of a vacancy pursuant to the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended, Sections 4-9-60 and 4-11-20; and

WHEREAS, Mary M. Strom of 120 Macs Road, Piedmont, SC, 29673 is a fit and proper person to serve as the Auditor of Greenville County.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of this State, I hereby appoint Mary M. Strom as Auditor of Greenville County to fill the unexpired term of George W. Hendrix, until the next general election and until her successor shall qualify.