Bill Text: SC S0826 | 2019-2020 | 123rd General Assembly | Introduced

South Carolina Senate Resolution 826 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Chapin High School Girls Lacrosse Team

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-07 - Introduced and adopted [S0826 Detail]

Download: South_Carolina-2019-S0826-Introduced.html

A SENATE RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' LACROSSE TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE 2019 SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CLASS 5A CHAMPIONSHIP.

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is proud to recognize the Chapin High School girls' lacrosse team for winning the 2019 South Carolina High School League Class 5A Championship title on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Irmo High School; and

Whereas, this historic win marks Chapin High School's first state title in lacrosse and makes it the second Midlands school to win a lacrosse championship; and

Whereas, this year was the first that the team competed in the Class 5A division. The past two years, it finished runner-up in the Class 4A division; and

Whereas, in the championship game, Chapin rallied to overcome a halftime deficit and defeat Fort Mill, 9-6; and

Whereas, with an exceptional season overall, the team was undefeated going into the championship match, with a record of 16-0. This win was the culmination of years of hard work by the girls, coaching staff, parents, and the community; and

Whereas, the Chapin High School girls' lacrosse team has flourished under the leadership and guidance of Head Coach Jennifer Green; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the pride and recognition that the Chapin High School girls' lacrosse 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 Chapin High School girls' lacrosse team, coaches, and school officials on an outstanding season and honor them for winning the 2019 South Carolina High School League Class 5A Championship.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Chapin High School girls' lacrosse team, Head Coach Jennifer Green, Athletic Director Ronnie Wessinger, and Principal Michael Ames.