South Carolina General Assembly
120th Session, 2013-2014

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H. 4981

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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Murphy, Harrell, Horne, Jefferson, Knight, Mack and Whipper
Document Path: l:\council\bills\gm\29996dg14.docx

Introduced in the House on March 26, 2014
Adopted by the House on March 26, 2014

Summary: John Van Slooten, Jr.

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   3/26/2014  House   Introduced and adopted (House Journal-page 8)

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3/26/2014

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A HOUSE RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JOHN VAN SLOOTEN, JR. FOR HIS OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING CAREER AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR CAPTURING THE 2014 CLASS AAAA STATE INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to learn that John Van Slooten, Jr. earned his fourth state title at the 2014 State Individual Championship tournament; and

Whereas, the son of Maria and John Van Slooten, Sr., he wrestles with the Summerville High School Green Wave and is the only grappler ever to win a state title in each of the state's class divisions in South Carolina: class A/AA, class AAA, and class AAAA; and

Whereas, before transferring to Summerville High School, he garnered his other state wrestling titles at St. James High School and Waccamaw High School; and

Whereas, in a sport that demands mental fortitude and individual excellence, John Van Slooten has amassed a career record of 170-7 and is ranked the eighteenth best wrestler in the nation at 152 pounds by USA magazine; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is grateful for the pride and recognition that John Van Slooten has brought to his school and his community and looks to hear of his continued success 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 John Van Slooten, Jr. for his outstanding high school wrestling career and congratulate him for capturing the 2014 Class AAAA State Individual Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to John Van Slooten, Jr.

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