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TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE CAROLINA ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS TEAM OF FLORENCE COUNTY FOR A SUCCESSFUL SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR CAPTURING THE 2013 SCISA CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were pleased to learn that The Carolina Academy High School girls tennis team recently capped a dominating season of seventeen victories by winning their fifteenth state championship in SCISA Class AA; and
Whereas, The Carolina Academy Lady Bobcats not only recorded seventeen victories, including victories against higher classified teams at Wilson Hall and Florence Christian Academy, but in the process secured their sixth consecutive regional championship; and
Whereas, in addition to winning state championships in 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1996, 2008, 2012, and this year, The Carolina Academy High School girls tennis team also finished as runners-up in statewide competition in 2009; and
Whereas, during the final week of statewide competition, the Lady Bobcats won seventeen of the eighteen individual matches played in their sweep of all opponents they faced in their championship run; and
Whereas, in a sport that requires integrity, athleticism, self-discipline, and perseverance, the players of this team have become an unrivaled championship team through rigorous practice and selfless teamwork; and
Whereas, capitalizing on God-given talents and using sheer determination, team members Rebecca Weaver, Hannah Weaver, Haven Brown, Jamie Yarborough, Haley Hancock, Harula Paraschos, Mary Bryant Matthews, Gracen Parker, Morgan Parrott, Ashley Young, Mary Palmer Askins, and Kelly Lynch earned their spot in South Carolina sports history and created life-long memories; and
Whereas, this winning team is coached by Jordan Osborne; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives commend The Carolina Academy High School girls tennis team for another outstanding season and for bringing great pride and positive recognition to their school, community, and families. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor The Carolina Academy High School girls tennis team of Florence County for a successful season, and congratulate them for capturing the 2013 SCISA Class AA State Championship title.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Stevie Phillips.
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