H*4792 Resolution, By Lloyd, Bailey, Bowers, Inabinett and Rhoad
 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE WALTERBORO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ON
 WINNING THE DIVISION II AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF
 THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE WALTERBORO HIGH SCHOOL
 FOOTBALL TEAM, ITS COACHES, AND OFFICIALS OF THE COLLECTION COUNTY SCHOOL
 DISTRICT ON A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF
 BEING RECOGNIZED AND PRESENTED A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION.

   03/12/98  House  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-5

A HOUSE RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE THE WALTERBORO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE DIVISION II AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE WALTERBORO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, ITS COACHES, AND OFFICIALS OF THE COLLETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ON A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND PRESENTED A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly are pleased to learn that the 1997 Walterboro High School football team of Colleton County won the Division II AAAA state football championship, which was the first state championship in the school's history in any sport; and

Whereas, a quick and aggressive defense held their opponents' offenses in check throughout the season. A hard working and fundamentally sound offensive line enabled the Bulldogs to establish a superior running game, enabling Antoine Nesmith to hold the 1997 state rushing record and the school's rushing record. Outstanding play by the Bulldog's special team also gave Walterboro High a decisive edge; and

Whereas, the Bulldogs' fighting spirit enabled them to come from behind in victories over Hilton Head, North Charleston, Aiken, and Berkeley. Walterboro entered the play-offs unranked in the top ten teams in the State. They proved themselves in some of the worst weather conditions experienced in a football game, recording an upset victory over Westside in the freezing rain; and

Whereas, great community pride in the Bulldogs and support from the community, school, booster club, and parents enabled the team to win this championship; and

Whereas, their achievements this season and the superior work ethic of all the players and coaches has brought great pride to the city of Walterboro and the entire county of Colleton. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, hereby congratulate the Walterboro High School football team on winning the Division II AAAA state championship.

Be it further resolved that pursuant to Rule 10.1, the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives is extended to the Walterboro High School football team, its coaches, and officials of the Colleton County School District for the purpose of being recognized and presented with a copy of this resolution at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker.