A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR WRESTLER JUSTIN PARDUE OF BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR WINNING THE 2022 AND 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS aa STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Justin Pardue of the Buford High School wrestling team of Lancaster County captured the state trophy at both the 2022 and 2023 state championship tournaments; and

 

Whereas, in his junior year at Buford High in 2022, Justin Pardue competed in the 285-weight class to capture the state gold medal. In 2023, he competed in the 220-weight class and went 49-0 in his senior year wrestling campaign en route to garnering back-to-back state championships; and

 

Whereas, he was honored with selection to compete in the 2023 South Carolina North-South All-Star Wrestling match; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that requires individual excellence and mental fortitude, Justin Pardue capitalized on his athletic ability and determination to become a champion grappler while learning life principles that will endure beyond the mats; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives value the pride and recognition that Justin Pardue has brought to his school and his community, and the members look forward to hearing of his continued achievements in the years 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 wrestler Justin Pardue of Buford High School for an outstanding season and congratulate him for winning the 2022 and 2023 South Carolina Class AA State Championship titles.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Justin Pardue.

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