H*4856 Concurrent Resolution, By Jefferson, Crosby, Daning, Merrill, Rivers and 
Southard
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BERNARD HARMON OF THE
 TIMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM IN BERKELEY COUNTY FOR AN OUTSTANDING
 SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR WINNING THE CLASS A/AA INDIVIDUAL STATE
 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

   03/05/14  House  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate
                     (House Journal-page 49)
   03/05/14  Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence
                     (Senate Journal-page 15)

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BERNARD HARMON OF THE TIMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM IN BERKELEY COUNTY FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR WINNING THE CLASS A/AA INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly are pleased to learn that wrestler Bernard Harmon of the Timberland High School team took top honors at the state competition held at the Civic Center in Anderson on Saturday, March 1, 2014; and

Whereas, for the second consecutive year, Bernard Harmon of the Timberland Wolves' wrestling team garnered the state trophy in the 170-pound weight class; and

Whereas, in 2013, he became the first student in the school's history to win a state championship in wrestling; and

Whereas, Bernard Harmon grapples with distinction in the classroom as well as on the mats, ranking ninth in his class academically, and he is a member of the National Honor Society and the National Spanish Honor Society; and

Whereas, a senior at Timberland, he volunteers in the Special Olympics and Upward Bound through Trident Technical College; and

Whereas, he has received academic offers from such institutions as Clemson University, the University of South Carolina, Francis Marion University, and the College of Charleston, and he hopes to study mechanical engineering at Clemson University; and

Whereas, in a sport that demands mental fortitude and individual excellence, as well as stamina, strength, and strategy, Bernard Harmon has learned lessons that will prove invaluable through life both on and off the mats; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly appreciate the pride and recognition that Bernard Harmon has brought to his school and his community through his noteworthy accomplishments and look to hear of his continued success in the days ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and honor Bernard Harmon of the Timberland High School wrestling team in Berkeley County for an outstanding season and congratulate him for winning the Class A/AA Individual State Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Bernard Harmon.