OH SR86

Senate Resolution honoring Sheriff James A. Karnes following his death, expressing condolences to his family and friends

Karnes joined the Franklin County Sheriff's Office as a jail guard in 1963, advanced to lieutenant, and was elected sheriff in 1992

Active member of DARE America, National Sheriff's Association, Major County Sheriffs Association, and Buckeye State Sheriffs Association; graduated from FBI National Academy

Annex Building at 410 South High Street in Franklin County was recently renamed in his honor by the County Commissioners

Survived by his wife Sandy, three daughters, and three grandchildren; Senate directs clerk to send authenticated copy of resolution to his family