A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE Pelion High School girls and boys track and field teams and coaches for a fine SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA Region 3 CLASS AA CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Pelion High School track and field team of Lexington County captured the Region 3 Class AA Championship title on May 2, 2023; and

 

Whereas, first place winners for the girls were Dani New in the 800 meter; Emma Fallaw in the 1600 and 3200 meter; Kierra Gordon, the high jump; Sage Holland, the pole vault; Camron Fields, the javelin throw; and Dani New, Emma Fallaw, Melinda Hinnant, and Lacey Hill in the 4x800 meter relay; and

 

Whereas, the boys' first place winners were Austin Robertson in the 400 meter hurdles and Luke New, a triple winner, in the high jump, the long jump, and the pole vault; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that requires stamina, strength, and versatility, Head Coach Mark Bedenbaugh for the boys, Patrick Leonhardt for the girls, and their skilled staff used their own athletic experience and training to build a stellar team and teach these athletes invaluable lessons when on or off the field; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives values the pride and recognition that the Pelion High School track and field members have brought to their school and their community, and the members look forward to following 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 Pelion High School girls and boys track and field teams and coaches for a fine season and congratulate them for winning the 2023 South Carolina Region 3 Class AA Championship title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Coaches Mark Bedenbaugh and Patrick Leonhardt.

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