A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE KAYLA BRIANA HENDRICK OF MAULDIN ON BEING SELECTED TO COMPETE AT THE INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC MODELERS' SOCIETY NATIONAL CONVENTION AND ON PLACING iN THE JUNIOR DIVISION'S MISCELLANEOUS ENTRY COMPETITION.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Kayla Briana Hendrick of Mauldin placed at the prestigious International Plastic Modelers' Society (IPMS) National Convention, finishing third in the Junior Division's Miscellaneous Entry competition with her model of a V-2 rocket of World War II vintage; and

Whereas, sponsored by IPMS Spartanburg, Kayla was able to travel and compete at the convention, which took place in San Marcos, Texas, in July 2023, and featured over three thousand entries from all over the United States and Europe. The Junior Division, in which she participated, featured about forty entrants and ninety entries, so the competition was, as always, intense; and

Whereas, Kayla and her younger sister, Dawn, who placed in her own competition, were the only Junior Division participants to place from IPMS Region 12, which includes both North and South Carolina. Both sisters are members of the International Plastic Modelers' Society USA, Branch Spartanburg Scale Modelers Chapter. The United States contributes approximately 4,900 members to the total international membership, with 214 chapters located throughout the USA. South Carolina is home to six chapters; and

Whereas, seventeen-year-old Kayla, a junior and a fine student at Mauldin High School, is a member of her school's ROTC program and currently holds the rank of chief petty officer, 2nd class; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives appreciates the standard of excellence that Kayla Hendrick has maintained in both her IPMS competitions and her school activities, and the members extend best wishes for much continued success in the days ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Kayla Briana Hendrick of Mauldin on being selected to compete at the International Plastic Modelers' Society National Convention and on placing in the Junior Division's Miscellaneous Entry competition.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Kayla Briana Hendrick.

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