S*0697 Concurrent Resolution, By Lourie
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
 GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR CAPTURING THE 2011 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
 TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACH, AND STAFF.

   03/15/11  Senate Introduced, adopted, sent to House
                     (Senate Journal-page 5)
   03/16/11  House  Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence
                     (House Journal-page 9)

TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR CAPTURING THE 2011 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACH, AND STAFF.

Whereas, fully prepared to take back in spades what they had given up the previous year, the Spring Valley High School girls basketball team crowned a splendid season by capturing the 2011 Class AAAA State Championship title, defeating defending champion Goose Creek 41-35 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on Friday, March 4, 2011; and

Whereas, jubilant Spring Valley fans cheered their excitement as the Lady Vikings, with equal doses of heart and hustle, avenged last season's one-point, last-second loss to the Lady Gators in that title game; and

Whereas, making this year's sweet win even sweeter, Spring Valley completed a 29-0 undefeated season to earn its second state title in three seasons; and

Whereas, Coach Anne Long, who had honed her team into a championship machine, saw the fruits of her labor in a performance by the Lady Vikings that earned them number-four ranking in MaxPreps' Xcellent 25 Writers' Poll and the number-twelve spot in MaxPreps' national rankings; and

Whereas, the General Assembly takes great pleasure in recognizing the young women of the Spring Valley High School girls basketball team for leading with excellence both in the classroom and on the hardwood and expects to hear of continued great achievements in the years ahead. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and commend the Spring Valley High School girls basketball team for capturing the 2011 Class AAAA State Championship title, and honor the team's exceptional players, coach, and staff.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Principal Dr. Greg Owings and Coach Anne Long of Spring Valley High School.