H*4905 Resolution, By Stuart, Frye, Huggins, Koon and Riser
 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL OF LEXINGTON COUNTY ON
 WINNING THE CLASS AA/A STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 2002 AT CAROLINA
 COLISEUM IN COLUMBIA.

   03/14/02  House  Introduced and adopted HJ-2

TO CONGRATULATE SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL OF LEXINGTON COUNTY ON WINNING THE CLASS AA/A STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 2002 AT CAROLINA COLISEUM IN COLUMBIA.

Whereas, the Swansea High School wrestling team of Lexington County won the duals-meet state title in the sport as well as the much sought-after Class AA/A team title at the individual state championship by besting fierce rival Chesterfield High School for the team title; and

Whereas, the Tigers of Swansea High won their tenth state wrestling crown on February 23, 2002, at Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, their previous last crown having come in 1995; and

Whereas, a trio of Swansea wrestlers claimed individual state titles, including Matthew Briggman (second consecutive state title in heavyweight division), Darius Caldwell (in the 171-pound class), and Maurice Eazel; and

Whereas, the Swansea head coach is Chad Meredith; the team won the state crown because of its talent, hard work, determination, and unity, and we are delighted to recognize the Tigers on this outstanding accomplishment. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, congratulates Swansea High School of Lexington County on winning the Class AA/A state wrestling championship for 2002, at Carolina Coliseum in Columbia.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the team and coaches at Swansea High School.