South Carolina H 3684: Motor fuel

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2025-2026 Bill 3684 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 15, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3684

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A house RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE 
SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF Willard Henry "Buz" 
Leavitt Jr. OF Richland COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS 
LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death 
of Willard Henry "Buz" Leavitt Jr. at the age of seventy-seven on November 13, 
2024; and

Whereas, born in Troy, 
New York, on January 7, 1947, he was the son of Willard Henry Leavitt Sr. and 
Mildred Swatling Leavitt. Raised in a loving family with siblings Scott and Susan, 
he lived in nearby Burnt Hills, until his junior year in high school when they 
moved to Westport, Connecticut. He graduated from Staples High School; and

Whereas, Mr. Leavitt 
played football at Wake Forest University, where he earned a bachelor's degree 
in 1970. He starred on the football field and was once named Atlantic Coast 
Conference (ACC) Offensive Player of the Week; and

Whereas, he and his 
beloved wife, Anne, were married in 1969, and after his graduation, they 
settled in Charlotte in 1972, where he had a successful thirty-two-year career 
with Procter & Gamble, holding roles as sales manager and special events 
director; and

Whereas, for decades, Mr. 
Leavitt enjoyed coaching youth sports that included St. Anne Catholic School football, 
Old Providence recreational leagues, Park Sharon, Charlotte Catholic High 
School, and Holy Trinity Middle School, to name a few. His coaching brought out 
the best in each player, and his influence went beyond the playing fields with 
parents and players alike; and

Whereas, later in life, 
he looked as if he could still run for a first down. His friends knew him for 
his strong handshake and hearty pat on the back. Every day was a celebration to 
him, whether he was in the mountains of North Carolina, at Litchfield Beach, or 
sitting on cold aluminum bleachers at one of many athletic events; and

Whereas, together with 
his wife of fifty-five years, he reared three fine children: Chris of 
Greenville, Charley of Charlotte, and Courtney of Blythewood. His children 
blessed them with the affection of eight loving grandchildren who 
affectionately called him Papa Buz: Riley, Zoe, Lila, Ian, Banks, Ella Chase, 
Eliza, and Olivia; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and 
legacy of Buz Leavitt and for the example of kindness, warmth, and joy he set 
for all who knew him. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express 
their profound sorrow upon the passing of Willard Henry "Buz" Leavitt Jr. of Richland 
County and extend their deepest sympathy to his large and loving family and his 
many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this 
resolution be presented to the family of Willard Henry "Buz" Leavitt Jr.

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