H*5130 Session 112 (1997-1998)
H*5130 Resolution, By Wilkes
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAIRFIELD CENTRAL HIGH
SCHOOL "GRIFFINS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY ON CAPTURING THE
1997-98 CLASS AAA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF
THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL
OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE
SPEAKER.
05/12/98 House Introduced and adopted HJ-3
A HOUSE RESOLUTION
TO OFFER THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF
SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAIRFIELD CENTRAL HIGH
SCHOOL GRIFFINS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM OF
FAIRFIELD COUNTY ON CAPTURING THE 1997-98 CLASS
AAA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO
EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE TEAM, COACHES, AND
SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1998, AT A
TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.
Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives are proud to
have the opportunity to recognize the Fairfield Central High School
"Griffins" Boys Basketball Team of Fairfield County on their
outstanding overall record of 29-2 during 1997-98; and
Whereas, this exceptional basketball team posted a remarkable record
by winning twenty-seven consecutive games; and
Whereas, the Griffins Basketball Team added to its rich basketball
heritage by also winning the: Converse/Taco Bell Christmas
Championship; Region 5 AAA Conference Championship; and the
Lower State Championship; and
Whereas, Fairfield Central High School defeated Newberry High
School 75-55 for the 1997-98 Class AAA State Basketball
Championship; and
Whereas, this impressive level of competition could not have been
accomplished without the leadership and excellent coaching abilities
of Head Coach Ezekiel Washington, Jr., and Assistant Coaches Tim
Corley, Richard Starks, Freddie Lorrick, and Tyrone Foster; and
Whereas, the Fairfield Central Basketball Roster for 1997-98
included: Stanley Bailey; Marcus Bell; James Boyd; Brian Branham;
Ken Frink; Dontae Harrison; Quinn Milton; Telfair Nixon; Marcus
Peay; Shaun Peoples; Arthur Price; Tony Robinson; and Heyward
Smith; and
Whereas, the Griffins also had three players selected to all-state
teams and two players selected to all-conference teams; and
Whereas, winning the state championship is a true testimony to the
talent and desire for excellence of the players, coaches, and school
officials of Fairfield Central High School; and
Whereas, these fine young athletes have brought great pride and
recognition not only upon Fairfield Central High School and its loyal
and enthusiastic students and supporters, but also to the Palmetto
State. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of
South Carolina, by this resolution, congratulate the Fairfield Central
High School "Griffins" Boys Basketball Team of Fairfield
County on capturing the 1997-98 Class AAA State Basketball
Championship and extend the privilege of the floor of the House of
Representatives to the team, coaches, and school officials on
Thursday, May 14, 1998, at a time to be determined by the Speaker.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to
Head Coach Ezekiel Washington, Jr., and David Corley, Principal of
Fairfield Central High School.
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