H*4236 Session 111 (1995-1996)
H*4236 Resolution, By J.T. McElveen
A House Resolution to congratulate the Sumter High School boys track team upon
winning the 1995 Class AAAA State Championship and to allow the team and its
coaches the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives on
Wednesday, May 24, 1995, at a time to be determined by the Speaker.
05/23/95 House Introduced and adopted HJ-121
A HOUSE RESOLUTION
TO CONGRATULATE THE SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL BOYS'
TRACK TEAM UPON WINNING THE 1995 CLASS AAAA
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO ALLOW THE TEAM AND
ITS COACHES THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 24,
1995, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.
Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives are
delighted to learn the Sumter High School Boys' Track Team
recently won the 1995 Class AAAA State Championship; and
Whereas, for the second time in three years the Gamecocks have
captured the Class AAAA State Championship; and
Whereas, they also tied for third place in the 1994 State
Championship and placed second in the 1995 Reebok/Taco Bell
Southeast Regional Meet; and
Whereas, led by Head Coach Rutledge Dingle, Assistant Coach
Steve Robinson (horizontal jumping), and Assistant Coach Karen
Kirkpatrick (distance runners) are to be commended for their
outstanding contributions; and
Whereas, during the eliminations for this year's state championship,
the Sumter High School Track Team's diligent efforts throughout
the season paid off by qualifying for every event, other than the
3200 meter run; and
Whereas, each member of the team contributed to its overwhelming
success, and individuals who earned points at the State Meet
deserve special mention: Eddie Neufville - 1st, 110 m hurdles
(14.1) and 1st, 400 m hurdles (53.02-State Record); Garon Jackson
- 1st, 1600 m (4:22) and 1st, 800 m (1:56.2); Kenny Franklin - 1st,
Long Jump (23' 10"), 2nd, Triple Jump, and 2nd, 200 m;
Corey Richardson - 1st, High Jump (6' 7"); Cleveland
Pinckney - 2nd, Shot Put and 2nd, Discus; Mike Seth - 2nd, 100 m;
Danny Dollar - 3rd, Pole Vault; Antrone Williams - 5th, Discus;
Jay Howle - 5th, 800 m; Joe Silva - 5th, 400 m; and Melvin Savoy,
Mike Seth, Isaac Van Buren, Glenn Young, David Hudson, and
Eddie Neufville - 3rd, 4 x 100 Relay.
Whereas, Eddie Neufville's performance in the 400 meter hurdles is
one to be remembered as he turned in the second fastest time in the
United States this year; and
Whereas, Kenny Franklin's performance in the long jump earned
him the fourth best jump in the United States this year; and
Whereas, the many honors received by the Gamecocks and their
incredible success is the result of their hard work, dedication, and
desire to win; and
Whereas, the Boys' Track Team, by capturing this State
Championship, has brought honor and distinction not only to the
students, faculty, and staff of Sumter High School, but also to
Sumter County and the Palmetto State. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives, by this
resolution, commend and congratulate the Sumter High School
Boys' Track Team and its coaches on winning the 1995 Class
AAAA State Championship.
Be it further resolved that the Sumter High School Boys' Track
Team and its coaches be extended the privilege of the floor of the
House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 24, 1995, at a time
to be determined by the Speaker for the purpose of being
recognized on winning the 1995 Class AAAA State Championship.
Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be forwarded to
Coach Rutledge Dingle and to Sumter High School Principal, Dr.
Harold F. Starr, Jr.
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