A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE Ninety Six HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLERS Frank Taylor AND PJ Rushton FOR WINNING THE 2024 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS A/AA INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to learn that Frank Taylor and PJ Rushton won wrestling state titles in their individual weight divisions; and

Whereas, Frank Taylor, a senior at Ninety Six High School, captured the 157-pound division state champion title in the boys' division at the Anderson Civic Center on February 25, 2024; and

Whereas, throughout the weekend-long state matches, Frank had a record of three wins and no losses with one pin, one decision, and one major decision. He finished his final season with a record of 37-3 and a high school career record of 161-25; and

Whereas, PJ Rushton, also a Ninety Six senior, garnered the 165-pound division state champion trophy in the boys' division at the state championship tournament in February; and

Whereas, during the weekend of championship matches, PJ  posted a record of three wins and no losses with one pin and two decisions. He finished his final season with a record of 33-5 and an impressive high school career record of 135-3. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Ninety Six High School wrestlers Frank Taylor and PJ Rushton for winning the 2024 South Carolina Class A/AA Individual State Championship titles.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Frank Taylor and PJ Rushton.

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