H*4792 Session 112 (1997-1998)
H*4792 Resolution, By Lloyd, Bailey, Bowers, Inabinett and Rhoad
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE WALTERBORO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ON
WINNING THE DIVISION II AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF
THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE WALTERBORO HIGH SCHOOL
FOOTBALL TEAM, ITS COACHES, AND OFFICIALS OF THE COLLECTION COUNTY SCHOOL
DISTRICT ON A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF
BEING RECOGNIZED AND PRESENTED A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION.
03/12/98 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-5
A HOUSE RESOLUTION
TO CONGRATULATE THE WALTERBORO HIGH SCHOOL
FOOTBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE DIVISION II AAAA
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE
OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO
THE WALTERBORO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, ITS
COACHES, AND OFFICIALS OF THE COLLETON COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT ON A DATE AND TIME TO BE
DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF
BEING RECOGNIZED AND PRESENTED A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION.
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly are pleased to learn
that the 1997 Walterboro High School football team of Colleton
County won the Division II AAAA state football championship,
which was the first state championship in the school's history in any
sport; and
Whereas, a quick and aggressive defense held their opponents'
offenses in check throughout the season. A hard working and
fundamentally sound offensive line enabled the Bulldogs to establish
a superior running game, enabling Antoine Nesmith to hold the 1997
state rushing record and the school's rushing record. Outstanding
play by the Bulldog's special team also gave Walterboro High a
decisive edge; and
Whereas, the Bulldogs' fighting spirit enabled them to come from
behind in victories over Hilton Head, North Charleston, Aiken, and
Berkeley. Walterboro entered the play-offs unranked in the top ten
teams in the State. They proved themselves in some of the worst
weather conditions experienced in a football game, recording an
upset victory over Westside in the freezing rain; and
Whereas, great community pride in the Bulldogs and support from
the community, school, booster club, and parents enabled the team to
win this championship; and
Whereas, their achievements this season and the superior work ethic
of all the players and coaches has brought great pride to the city of
Walterboro and the entire county of Colleton. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution,
hereby congratulate the Walterboro High School football team on
winning the Division II AAAA state championship.
Be it further resolved that pursuant to Rule 10.1, the privilege of the
floor of the House of Representatives is extended to the Walterboro
High School football team, its coaches, and officials of the Colleton
County School District for the purpose of being recognized and
presented with a copy of this resolution at a date and time to be
determined by the Speaker.
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