WHEREAS, John Shiflet has resigned his McCormick County School District Board of Trustees seat; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned is authorized to appoint a member to the McCormick County School District Board of Trustees in the event of a vacancy pursuant to Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended, Sections 1-3-220(2) and 59-15-10; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution dated November 20, 2001, the McCormick County Council recommended Willmott (Bill) Abbuhl for appointment to the vacancy of the McCormick County School District Board of Trustees; and

WHEREAS, Willmott (Bill) Abbuhl of 204 Milford Place, McCormick, South Carolina, 29835 is a fit and proper person to serve as a member of the McCormick County School District Board of Trustees.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of this State, I hereby appoint Willmott (Bill) Abbuhl as a member of the McCormick County School District Board of Trustees until the next general election and until his successor shall qualify.