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S. 1017
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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Campsen
Document Path: l:\s-res\gec\020leo .kmm.gec.docx
Introduced in the Senate on February 15, 2018
Adopted by the Senate on February 15, 2018
Summary: Leo Fetter
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Date Body Action Description with journal page number ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2/15/2018 Senate Introduced and adopted
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TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE LEO FETTER FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN POWERLIFTING AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR SETTING THE STATE RECORD IN HIS DIVISION OF THE UNITED STATES POWERLIFTING ASSOCIATION.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly are pleased to recognize Leo Fetter of Sullivan's Island for setting the South Carolina record for his age group with the United States Powerlifting Association by deadlifting 353 pounds; and
Whereas, in his childhood, Fetter overcame a number of difficulties, including multiple corrective foot surgeries, leg braces, a speech impediment, and attention-deficit disorder, to become a talented athlete. The first sport that he took up was surfing, and he surfed waves from Sullivan's Island to California, Mexico, and the Bahamas; and
Whereas, Fetter graduated from Wando High School and served in the Army National Guard. He was initially stationed locally before touring Europe, Central America, and Iraq. He served in communications, providing data and voice support for the troops to complete their missions. He also worked at the Navy Shipyard with his father for several years; and
Whereas, Fetter's list of achievements includes a number of impressive weightlifting accomplishments and a self-published book, A Kid's Playground: Growing Up on Sullivan's Island. He is proud to be an Eagle Scout and also treasures his stash of "Challenge Coins" that he earned while in the Army National Guard; and
Whereas, Leo Fetter has brought great pride and recognition to his community and the State of South Carolina, and the Senate looks with great interest to hear of all further accomplishments by this talented athlete. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, honor and recognize Leo Fetter for his outstanding accomplishments in powerlifting and congratulate him for setting the state record in his division of the United States Powerlifting Association.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Leo Fetter.
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