TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR NOAH NORTH, A WRESTLER WITH THE LUGOFF-ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE 2016 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE IN THE 145-POUND WEIGHT CLASS.

Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina are pleased to learn that Lugoff-Elgin Demon grappler Noah North captured the 2016 Class AAAA State Championship title in the 145-pound division; and

Whereas, a junior at Lugoff-Elgin High School, Noah North posted an amazing season record of 33-1 and remained undefeated in South Carolina state competition; and

Whereas, before garnering the gold medal at the state tournament, he was named to All-Region and took the Lower State Championship title as well; and

Whereas, with another year of high school competition ahead of him, Noah North promises to offer serious opposition to any challenger in his weight class in the 2016-2017 season; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is grateful for the honor and respect that Noah North has brought to his school and his community, and the members expect to hear of his continued achievements in the days to come. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Noah North, a wrestler with the Lugoff-Elgin High School wrestling team, and congratulate him for an outstanding season and for winning the 2016 South Carolina Class AAAA State Championship title in the 145-pound weight class.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Noah North.