H*4177 Session 112 (1997-1998)
H*4177 Concurrent Resolution, By Wilkes
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE RICHARD WINN ACADEMY
"EAGLES" FOOTBALL TEAM FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND ON CAPTURING THE 1996
CLASS AA SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION STATE FOOTBALL
CHAMPIONSHIP.
05/21/97 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-6
05/21/97 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-16
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS
OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH
CAROLINA TO THE RICHARD WINN ACADEMY "EAGLES"
FOOTBALL TEAM FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND ON
CAPTURING THE 1996 CLASS AA SOUTH CAROLINA
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION STATE FOOTBALL
CHAMPIONSHIP.
Whereas, the Richard Winn Academy "Eagles" Football Team
clinched their second consecutive South Carolina Independent
Schools Association State Championship by defeating previously
unbeaten St. Andrews School in Savannah, Georgia, 52-0 on
November 15, 1996; and
Whereas, in winning the 1996 title, the Eagles of Richard Winn
Academy extended their winning streak to twenty-six games, which
is currently the longest winning streak in the State; and
Whereas, the Eagles Football Team had 5,644 yards total offense for
the season, scored 577 points (average 44 points per game), and
allowed only 81 points (6 points per game average); and
Whereas, the individual accomplishments of these outstanding
athletes are: eight all-region players; five SCISAA all-stars; four
"High School Sports Report" SCISAA Super 20; two "High School
Sports Report" co-players of the year; and five All-State players (The
State); and
Whereas, this impressive level of competition could not have been
accomplished without the leadership and guidance of Head Coach
David Porter, along with his Assistant Coaches Sam Copeland, Bill
Melton, and Mike Robinson; and
Whereas, this superb football team was well taken care of by
Managers Joseph Schachner, J. T. Crossland, and Johnny Ray
Proctor; and
Whereas, the Richard Winn Academy Football Team consisted of
Michael Anderson, Brady Branham, Brent Branham, Heath Caldwell,
Brad Caulder, Joseph Cope, Julian Hamilton, Bob Harkins, Ben
Hinnant, Ken Hornsby, Tanner Pope, Ben Porter, Tyler Porter, Troy
Porter, Joe Renwick, Travis Simpson, Martin Timms, Matthew
Wagaman, Matthew Wilkes, and Dennis Wilson; and
Whereas, the students, parents, and school administration of Fairfield
County have provided the support and encouragement necessary to
achieve this highest level of consistency in high school football; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly and the citizens of
the Palmetto State are extremely proud of the Richard Winn
Academy "Eagles" Football Team. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate
concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South
Carolina hereby congratulate the Richard Winn Academy "Eagles"
Football Team for an exceptional season and on capturing the 1996
Class AA South Carolina Independent Schools Association State
Football Championship.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to
Head Coach David Porter and Headmaster F. Carroll Taylor of
Richard Winn Academy.
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