TO HONOR AND COMMEND THE DILLON HIGH SCHOOL RED CROSS CLUB FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN AIDING THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IN CARRYING OUT ITS MISSION AND TO EXPRESS GRATITUDE FOR THE IMPORTANT VOLUNTEER WORK THEY HAVE COMPLETED IN THEIR COMMUNITY.

Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives of South Carolina deem it absolutely proper to pause in their deliberations to honor the students of the Dillon High School Red Cross Club for their indefatigable efforts to better their community; and

Whereas, the Dillon High School Red Cross Club has worked to aid their community in a multitude of ways. As a result of their efforts, they have collected over one hundred pints of blood at their school blood drives and completed over three hundred hours of community service. They additionally sought to better the community by gathering food for underprivileged students in the area; and

Whereas, the students of Dillon High School's Red Cross Club even worked with Lake View High School to improve their blood drives. The result of this effort was a highly successful blood drive, concluding with the collection of thirty pints of blood; and

Whereas, the club also has received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification, as well as biomedical volunteer training. Their efforts similarly have led them to install fire alarms in four hundred houses in Dillon County and to educate elementary students on the importance of the American Red Cross; and

Whereas, furthermore, the club has helped raise two thousand dollars for the American Red Cross through various donations; and

Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives of the Palmetto State are thankful for the efforts put forth by the students of the Dillon High School Red Cross Club and wish them much continued success in their endeavors. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor and commend the Dillon High School Red Cross Club for their significant contributions in aiding the American Red Cross in carrying out its mission and express gratitude for the important volunteer work they have completed in their community.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Dillon High School Red Cross Club.