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CONGRATULATING THE BELTON-HONEA PATH HIGH SCHOOL "BEARS" FOOTBALL TEAM OF ANDERSON COUNTY ON THEIR STELLAR SEASON AND THEIR FIRST CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND HONORING THESE OUTSTANDING PLAYERS AND COACH WAYNE GREEN AND HIS COACHING STAFF.
Whereas, the Belton-Honea Path "Bears" of Anderson Country capped their phenomenal 2004 football season by capturing the AAA State Championship with a resounding 34-7 victory against Dillon High School; and
Whereas, the "Bears" were undefeated with an incredible 14-0 season, putting up a defense that couldn't be budged, with four teams remaining scoreless and holding their opposition to a maximum of 13 and 14 points in only two games; and
Whereas, the "Bears" offense charged ahead, blowing away their opponents with their remarkable talent and skill, scoring 59, 35, and 34 points in three games and defeating their opponents by at least 22 points in seven games; and
Whereas, the Belton-Honea Path "Bears" won only the second Upper State Championship in the school's history, soundly defeating rival Clinton High School 19-0; and
Whereas, the "Bears" final display of excellence put them over the top against Dillon High School 34-7, becoming the first team in Belton-Honea Path High School history to win a State Championship; and
Whereas, this history-making season surely signifies that the "Bears" are truly a power in South Carolina AAA football and is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and determination of the "Bears" and the superb coaching, guidance, and leadership of head coach Wayne Green and his outstanding coaching staff; and
Whereas, the Belton-Honea Path High School "Bears" have brought great pride and recognition to their school and their communities, and the General Assembly is pleased to have this opportunity to recognize this outstanding group of talented young men. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate the Belton-Honea Path High School "Bears" football team of Anderson County on their stellar season and their first Class AAA State Championship and honor these outstanding players and Coach Wayne Green and his coaching staff.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Belton-Honea Path High School Championship "Bears" Football Team and Athletic Director and Head Football coach Wayne Green and his coaching staff.
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