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TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MARSHAWN SCOTT, A MEMBER OF THE LIMESTONE COLLEGE TRACK TEAM, FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR WINNING THE 2017 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE IN THE 60-METER HURDLES.
Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Limestone College's Marshawn Scott of North Myrtle Beach garnered a national title for the school's track team in the 60-meter hurdles held in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday, March 11, 2017; and
Whereas, a senior majoring in health care administration with a minor in business, he earned a top seed in the 60-meter hurdles for the national competition, running a 7.77 at the Conference Carolinas Indoor Championship and winning at that meet as well; and
Whereas, at the preliminaries on Friday, March 10, 2017, Marshawn Scott ran a 7.967 to qualify in fifth place for the finals the next day; and
Whereas, he dropped his time to 7.92 in the finals, capturing a national championship by just one-hundredth of a second over the second-place finisher to win the first national championship for the Limestone College track and field team in the program's history; and
Whereas, in a sport that demands speed, agility, and strength, Marshawn Scott capitalized on his athletic passion and ability to build his track skills and become a champion-caliber athlete, learning lessons that will prove invaluable to him through life both on and off the track; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives value the satisfaction and distinction that Marshawn Scott has brought to the Limestone College Saints and to his community and look to hear of his future achievements in the days to come. 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 Marshawn Scott, a member of the Limestone College track team, for a remarkable season and congratulate him for winning the 2017 National Championship title in the 60-meter hurdles.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Marshawn Scott.
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