S*1545 Resolution, By Massey and Knotts
 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE GILBERT HIGH SCHOOL INDIANS
 VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING
 SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2012 CLASS AA STATE
 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

   05/22/12  Senate Introduced and adopted (Senate Journal-page 5)

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE GILBERT HIGH SCHOOL INDIANS VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2012 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is pleased to learn that the members of the Gilbert High School Indians varsity baseball team of Lexington County took top honors at the state competition on Wednesday, May 16, 2012; and

Whereas, to the delight of their fans, the Gilbert High School Indians gave a strong performance as Mike Morrison took the mound to bring home a 3-2 victory over Hanahan High School, winning the Class AA state championship with a two-game sweep in the best two-of-three series; and

Whereas, Morrison pitched 52/3 innings while allowing two runs on two hits with four walks and three strikeouts; and

Whereas, taking a 3-0 lead after three innings in Wednesday's title-clinching game, the Indians watched as the Hanahan Hawks battled back to cut the lead to 3-2 in the sixth inning; and

Whereas, with a runner on first and one out, the Indians turned to pitcher Conner Owings to close out the game, who successfully pitched out of trouble in both the eighth and the ninth innings; and

Whereas, the Gilbert team depended on a strong offense and defense to finish their stellar season with an amazing 30-2 record and another state trophy; and

Whereas, the Indians have taken their regional championship for the last ten years, but this was the team's first state title since 2008, which gives the team a total of three state trophies; and

Whereas, in a sport that demands skill, strength, and strategy, Head Coach Ashley Burnett and his skilled coaching staff capitalized on their own athletic ability and training to mold a championship team and teach these athletes lessons that will prove invaluable through life both on and off the field; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the recognition that the Gilbert High School baseball players have brought to their school and their community and look to hear of their continued accomplishments in the days ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor the Gilbert High School Indians varsity baseball team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season, and congratulate them for winning the 2012 Class AA State Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Ann O'Cain and Coach Ashley Burnett.