Bill Text: SC H4019 | 2015-2016 | 121st General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Greer Middle College Charter High School Boys Cross Country Team
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 78-46)
Status: (Passed) 2015-04-21 - Introduced and adopted [H4019 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2015-H4019-Introduced.html
A HOUSE RESOLUTION
TO SALUTE THE GREER MIDDLE COLLEGE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM ON ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACH, AND STAFF FOR CAPTURING THE 2014 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Whereas, fully ready to meet the challenge, the Greer Middle College Charter High School boys cross country team took first place at the Class A state competition, held at Sandhills Research Center on November 8, 2014; and
Whereas, the victory was a momentous accomplishment for the Blazers as it was the first-ever state championship in any sport for the school; and
Whereas, using his own considerable athletic skills and training, Coach David Smith built his runners into championship caliber and encouraged them not to settle for second best; and
Whereas, at the title meet, senior Micah Williams placed first overall with a time of 15:35, and six other team members reached their personal bests. Micah was also named 2014-2015 Gatorade South Carolina Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year; and
Whereas, to crown the sweetness of an already sweet season, five Blazers earned berths on the All-State team: Micah Williams, Jacob Hudson, Chandler Schell, Ryan Hoffman, and Christian Dunn; and
Whereas, the House of Representatives appreciates the recognition the Greer Middle College Charter High School boys cross country team has brought to its school and community, and the members look forward to hearing of the team's continued achievements in the years ahead. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, salute the Greer Middle College Charter High School boys cross country team on its outstanding season and congratulate the team's exceptional players, coach, and staff for capturing the 2014 Class A State Championship title.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Jimmy Armstrong and Coach David Smith of Greer Middle College Charter High School.
