S 0808  Resolution, By Climer
 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JOSH MYERS OF YORK COUNTY ON CAPTURING
 FOUR MEDALS IN POWERLIFTING AT THE 2019 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD GAMES ABU DHABI
 AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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   04/30/19  Senate Introduced and adopted (Senate Journal-page 11)

TO CONGRATULATE JOSH MYERS OF YORK COUNTY ON CAPTURING FOUR MEDALS IN POWERLIFTING AT THE 2019 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD GAMES ABU DHABI AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were pleased and proud to learn that Josh Myers of York County took four powerlifting medals at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi. Josh was one of 216 athletes that represented the United States at the competition held March 14-21, 2019, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. An estimated 7,500 athletes from 176 nations competed in twenty-four sports; and

Whereas, with talents under the weights that have won him accolades in many corners, Josh entered the 2019 World Games with a 512-pound squat record and 525 pounds in deadlift. He took the Gold Medal for Squat, Silver Medal for combined, and Bronze Medals for both Bench and Deadlift at the World Games; and

Whereas, no stranger to overcoming adversity, Josh works several jobs: he clerks at Walgreens, is a certified lifeguard at the local YMCA, and works at York Technical College; and

Whereas, although Josh has participated in the Special Olympics World Games for other sports, this was his first time competing in powerlifting on the international level. With admiration, the Senate adds its collective voice of praise to the many tributes flowing in to this fine athlete on his most recent achievement. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Josh Myers of York County on capturing four medals in powerlifting at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi and wish him continued success in all his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Josh Myers.