South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 4824
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Caskey, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
Document Path: LC-0440WAB-RM25.docx
Introduced in the House on January 14, 2026
Adopted by the House on January 14, 2026
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
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| 1/14/2026 | House | Introduced and adopted |
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
A house RESOLUTION
TO CONGRATULATE THE COLUMBIA RHINOS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB ON BEING CROWNED THE 2025 USA RUGBY MEN'S DIVISION III NATIONAL CHAMPION AND TO WISH THIS OUTSTANDING TEAM MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
Whereas, on May 18, 2025, the Columbia Rhinos Rugby Football Club made history in capturing the 2025 USA Rugby Men's Division III National Championship. This coveted triumph went to the Rhinos after a gritty undefeated playoff run that spanned multiple states and some of the toughest competition in the country; and
Whereas, in the national final, held in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Rhinos defeated the Scottsdale Blues 36-19 and brought the championship home to Columbia, a city that has supported the club for decades; and
Whereas, the road to the title featured four key wins:
-- Round of 16: Columbia opened its postseason campaign by taking down the defending national champions, the Austin Blacks. In a back-and-forth battle, the Rhinos prevailed 33-22, setting the tone for their playoff push.
-- Quarterfinals: Against Brevard County, the Rhinos showcased their depth and discipline and came away with an overtime 31-24 win, thus booking their ticket to the national semifinals.
-- Semifinals: Facing powerhouse Rocky Gorge, Columbia put together a dominant performance, winning 50-11 in a display of relentless intensity and teamwork.
-- National Championship: The Rhinos outmatched the Scottsdale Blues 36-19 in the final by combining strategic execution with raw passion to seal the victory; and
Whereas, this championship has been fifty years in the making for Columbia Rugby, a program fueled entirely by unpaid athletes, local pride, and a pure love for the game. These men train and play not for contracts or glory but for each other, for their city, and for a shared legacy that spans generations of Columbia rugby players; and
Whereas, with much pride, the House salutes the Columbia Rhinos on a prestigious national victory well won. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate the Columbia Rhinos Rugby Football Club on being crowned the 2025 USA Rugby Men's Division III National Champion and wish this outstanding team much continued success in the years ahead.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Columbia Rhinos Rugby Football Club.
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