South Carolina H 4571: "Lt. Larry 'LV' Vaughan Memorial Intersection"

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2025-2026 Bill 4571 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 24, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4571

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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Recalled

March 24, 2026

H. 4571

Introduced 
by Reps. Pope and Yow 

S. Printed 3/24/26--S.

Read the first time February 4, 2026

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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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