A concurrent RESOLUTION

 

To request the Department of Transportation name the intersection of Black Street and Dave Lyle Boulevard in York County "Lt. Larry 'LV' Vaughan Memorial Intersection" and erect appropriate signs or markers at this location containing these words.

 

Whereas, born on January 25, 1967, in Rock Hill, Lawrence S. "LV" Vaughan Jr. grew up in Lancaster where he became a local football legend. LV as he was called loved sports, bonfires, fishing and all water-related activities. He enjoyed grilling and hanging out with family and friends as well as streaming Facebook live; and

 

Whereas, LV joined the Rock Hill Police Department in June 1990, serving honorably and faithfully for more than thirty years, with twenty years on the SWAT team. He was so dedicated to the police department that at the end of his career, he literally lived across the street from his office; and

 

Whereas, during his decades-long career he was a patrol officer, patrol supervisor, special projects officer, criminal investigations supervisor, K-9 officer, SWAT sniper, SWAT team leader, SWAT commander, driving instructor, firearms instructor, and patrol rifle instructor. Along the way he earned numerous awards and contributed to several competition-winning SWAT teams; and

 

Whereas, a leader, a mentor, and a friend, Lt. Vaughan embraced all of the challenges that arose daily and, utilizing his unorthodox way of thinking, found a way to resolve them. His style of policing would directly influence and educate officers around him, unknowingly preparing them for the next time a similar situation would arise; and

 

Whereas, called to serve and protect, Lt. Vaughan was a constant when it came to working overtime. He often would take extra assignments for nothing other than the opportunity to meet new people and see familiar faces. He rarely missed the opportunity to work city council meetings or Come See Me events. Well known as the supervisor-in-charge of the annual Christmasville Christmas Parade, Lt. Vaughan ensured the safety of participants and spectators by leading the team of officers throughout the event; and

 

Whereas, Lt. Vaughan retired from the Rock Hill Police Department in September 2020. He was tragically killed in a homicide on July 23, 2021. Police Chief Chris Watts said, "The retirement of LV left us with a challenge of having to replace someone with so much knowledge, experience, and dedication. The loss of LV has left us with a void that can never be replaced"; and

 

Whereas, Lt. Vaughan leaves behind a heralded career that is truly one for the ages. It is only fitting and proper that this native son of the Palmetto State always shall be remembered by having a road in the City of Rock Hill named in his memory. 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 Black Street and Dave Lyle Boulevard in York County "Lt. Larry 'LV' Vaughan Memorial Intersection" and erect appropriate signs or markers at this location containing these words.

 

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

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