H*3294 Resolution, By Henderson and Ballentine
 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
 VARSITY CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING
 SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2014 CLASS AAAA STATE
 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

   01/13/15  House  Introduced and adopted (House Journal-page 49)

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VARSITY CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2014 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Riverside High School boys varsity cross-country team took top honors at the state competition, held at Sandhills Research Center in Columbia on Saturday, November 8, 2014; and

Whereas, the Warriors took home their first Class AAAA boys title, a sweet sweep of the 2014 championship, and a brand-new championship trophy to add to the previous eleven won in Class AAA. Riverside finished with seventy-five points, outrunning Wando, which finished in second place as Riverside's nearest competitor; and

Whereas, in other competitions, Riverside showed its championship mettle in winning the Lake Murray Invitational, Canned Food Drive 5K charity meet, and Golden Strip Invitational, among other events. Further, the team boasts five members who were named National Elite runners and one All-State runner (Kyle Mook). Head Coach Eric Cummings also gained much-deserved praise when he was named Class AAAA Boys Coach of the Year; and

Whereas, in a sport that demands endurance, strength, and speed, Head Coach Eric Cummings and Assistant Coach Heather Green capitalized on their own athletic ability and training to build a championship team and teach these athletes lessons that will prove invaluable throughout life both on and off the course; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives appreciate the pride and recognition the Riverside High School runners have brought to their school and community and look to hear of their continued accomplishments in the days ahead. 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 the Riverside High School boys varsity cross-country team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and congratulate them on winning the 2014 Class AAAA State Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Andy Crowley and Head Coach Eric Cummings.