Current Status Bill Number:4556 Type of Legislation:House Resolution HR Introducing Body:House Introduced Date:19960207 Primary Sponsor:Spearman All Sponsors:Spearman and Koon Drafted Document Number:pt\2214dw.96 Date Bill Passed both Bodies:19960207 Subject:Batesburg-Leesville High School Football Team
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CONGRATULATING THE BATESBURG-LEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 1995 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND GRANTING THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1996, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.
Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives are very pleased to learn that the Batesburg-Leesville High School "Panthers" Football Team captured the 1995 Class AA State Championship; and
Whereas, the Batesburg-Leesville Panthers defeated Lamar High School 42-8 for the Upper State Conference Game; and
Whereas, the Panthers rallied over Barnwell High School 35-0 to clinch the State Championship; and
Whereas, led by Head Coach Phil Strickland the team earned this state title as the undefeated conference champions;
Whereas, Batesburg-Leesville High's Athletic Director Gary Phillips, students, teachers, and parents have demonstrated their unity by providing support and dedication to the Panthers; and
Whereas, the team members' hard work, persistence, and talent has clearly paid dividends for the Panthers by winning this prestigious championship. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate the Batesburg-Leesville High School Football Team upon winning the 1995 Class AA State Championship.
Be it further resolved that the team, coaches, and school officials be granted the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives for the purposes of being recognized and congratulated on Thursday, February 22, 1996, at a time to be determined by the Speaker.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Phil Strickland, Head Coach of Batesburg-Leesville High School's Football Team and to Dr. Beth P. Reynolds, Principal of Batesburg-Leesville High School.