H*5105 Resolution, By Harrison, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, 
Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, 
T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, 
Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, 
Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harvin, Haskins, 
Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, 
Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, 
Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, 
Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, 
Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, 
Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, 
Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, 
J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, 
Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, 
Woodrum and Young-Brickell
 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA "LADY
 GAMECOCKS" SOFTBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT
 CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 2000, AND TO SALUTE THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL
 FOR ALL OF THEIR AMAZING SUCCESS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE 2000 SEASON.

   05/23/00  House  Introduced and adopted HJ-6

TO CONGRATULATE THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA "LADY GAMECOCKS" SOFTBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 2000, AND TO SALUTE THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL FOR ALL OF THEIR AMAZING SUCCESS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE 2000 SEASON.

Whereas, the 25th ranked University of South Carolina "Lady Gamecocks" softball team opened play at the 2000 Southeastern Conference Tournament in Columbus, Georgia, with a come from behind seventh inning 2-1 win against the Eastern Division Champion and second-seeded Wildcats of Kentucky; and

Whereas, behind the arm of All-American Megan Matthews, the "Lady Gamecocks" remained undefeated in Southeastern Conference Tournament play and let everyone know they had "come to win" when they rolled over the 11th ranked "Crimson Tide" of Alabama with an impressive 4-1 win; and

Whereas, taking the bitter with the sweet, the seventh-seeded "Lady Gamecocks" suffered its first setback of Conference play with a 3-1 loss to fourth-seeded Arkansas that broke a six-game Carolina winning streak; however, the "Lady Gamecocks" and the "Lady Backs" were to battle again the next day with the winner advancing to the Championship game to face either LSU or Alabama; and

Whereas, having defeated Florida 6-0 to win the inaugural Southeastern Conference Tournament in 1997, the seventh-seeded and 25th ranked "Lady Gamecocks" advanced to their second SEC Tournament finals with a 2-1 win over fourth-seeded Arkansas, thus advancing in tournament play to face undefeated and first-seeded LSU for the Championship; and

Whereas, in a glorious victory for the "Lady Gamecocks," South Carolina's seventh-seeded softball team (39-26) captured its second Southeastern Conference Tournament title in four years with a dramatic 1-0 win over top-seeded and 7th ranked LSU (56-11) in eight innings. In the bottom of the eighth, USC finally broke the scoreless tie. With two outs, Joyce McMillin reached on a fielder's choice. McCutcheon kept the "Lady Gamecocks" alive when she reached on an error by Stephanie Hastings. The next batter, Megan Donohoo, entered the game after an injury to Debralee Troesh. With two strikes against her, Donohoo lined a double down the right field line, scoring McCutcheon, giving USC the 1-0 win; and

Whereas, the University of South Carolina won the inaugural SEC Tournament in 1997, defeating Florida 6-0. The seventh-seeded "Lady Gamecocks" are the lowest seed to ever capture the title. Carolina also has the honor of being the first team to win the SEC title twice. With the win South Carolina earns the SEC's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament; and

Whereas, Megan Matthews was named the SEC Tournament Most Valuable Player, and Megan Matthews, Joyce McMillin and Jodi Fittro were named to the SEC All-Tournament Team. Superbly coached by Head Coach Joyce Compton, and Assistant Coaches Holly Aprile and Beth Keylon, the members of the University of South Carolina's SEC Championship softball team are: Adrianna Baggetta, Heather Culver, Megan Donahoo, Kim Evans, Jodi Fittro, Adrienne Genovese, Sondra Hall, Megan Matthews, Kendra McCutcheon, Joyce McMillin, Kate Morrison, Danielle Quinones, Kim Schultz, Debralee Troesh, Jamie Williams, all of whom have exhibited the spirit of champions and become a source of pride to all South Carolinians; and

Whereas, as the "Lady Gamecocks" go forward to compete for the NCAA Championship, we are greatly pleased to have the opportunity to recognize and honor this fantastic softball team and program in this special manner. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate the University of South Carolina "Lady Gamecock" softball team on winning the Southeastern Conference Tournament Championship for 2000, and salute the team, coaches, and support personnel for all of their amazing success and accomplishments during the 2000 season.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the University of South Carolina "Lady Gamecocks" SEC Championship softball team.