Bill Text: SC S0766 | 2019-2020 | 123rd General Assembly | Introduced

South Carolina Senate Resolution 766 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics' Boys Soccer Team

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-04-17 - Introduced and adopted [S0766 Detail]

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A SENATE RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS BOYS SOCCER TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE 2018 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is proud to recognize the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics boys soccer team for winning the 2018 Class A State Championship title on May 12, 2018 at Irmo High School; and

Whereas, this historic win marks the Governor's School's first state championship in soccer; and

Whereas, in the state championship game, the Governor's School shut out the Charleston Math and Science Charter School 5-0, with goals by Joseph Bhoi, Niko Peterson, Jay Occilien, and Jacob Nalley and impressive saves by goalie and team co-captain Will Rumsfelt; and

Whereas, during the game, the Eagles' offense was relentlessly determined and patient, keeping control of the ball and feeding it forward with surgical passing. The defense was largely unpenetrated, with only one serious threat on goal; and

Whereas, with an exceptional season overall, the players have proven that they possess an abundance of discipline, dedication, and teamwork; and

Whereas, Coach Jay Shimeck has grown his team into a championship machine and, in fostering his players, has led them to excellence and success; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the pride and recognition that the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics boys soccer team has brought to its school and community and look forward to a future filled with further accomplishments by the team and its talented athletes. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics boys soccer team, coaches, and school officials on an outstanding season and honor them for winning the 2018 Class A State Championship.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to President Hector Flores and Coach Jay Shimeck of the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics.