South Carolina General Assembly
111th Session, 1995-1996

Bill 4771

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter 

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                       4771
Type of Legislation:               House Resolution HR
Introducing Body:                  House
Introduced Date:                   19960319
Primary Sponsor:                   Delleney 
All Sponsors:                      Delleney 
Drafted Document Number:           pt\2367dw.96
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:      19960319
Subject:                           Great Falls High School Red
                                   Devils Boys Basketball Team
History


Body    Date      Action Description                       Com     Leg Involved
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House   19960319  Introduced, adopted
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A HOUSE RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE AND RECOGNIZE THE GREAT FALLS HIGH SCHOOL "RED DEVILS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 1995-96 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND GRANTING THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.

Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives are delighted to learn that the Great Falls High School "Red Devils" Boys Basketball Team has recently won the 1995-96 Class A State Championship; and

Whereas, this marked the Great Falls Boys Basketball Team's fourth trip to the state championship in the last five years; and

Whereas, Great Falls had done their job by mopping up an 84-59 victory over Elloree for their third state championship since 1977; and

Whereas, this blowout closed the "Red Devils" basketball season with a perfect 25-0 record; and

Whereas, Head Coach John Smith and his staff guided his team to the pinnacle of success during the 1995-96 season; and

Whereas, Coach Smith has added to his rich basketball history of twenty-seven years at Great Falls High by accomplishing his 500th win with the Great Falls Boys Squad on February 9, 1996; and

Whereas, this milestone further elevates Coach Smith, his team, and Great Falls High School, as well as their community, as the MOST WINS IN BOYS BASKETBALL OF ANY HIGH SCHOOL IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA; and

Whereas, the "Red Devils" hard work, determination, and dedication are exemplified in their continuing success and especially upon the conclusion of a truly memorable season. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, congratulate and recognize the Great Falls High School "Red Devils" Boys Basketball Team for winning the 1995-96 Class A 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 at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker for the purpose of being recognized and congratulated.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Head Coach John Smith.

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