H*4110 Session 112 (1997-1998)
H*4110 Concurrent Resolution, By Cotty, J.M. Baxley, Boan and Sheheen
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE LUGOFF-ELGIN HIGH
SCHOOL "DEMONS" WRESTLING TEAM OF KERSHAW COUNTY ON WINNING THE 1997 CLASS AAA
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
05/06/97 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-45
05/07/97 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-7
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS
OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH
CAROLINA TO THE LUGOFF-ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL
"DEMONS" WRESTLING TEAM OF KERSHAW COUNTY ON
WINNING THE 1997 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Whereas, the Lugoff-Elgin High School "Demons" Wrestling Team
picked the perfect day to wrestle at its best with an unbelievable win
over Seneca High 59-7 to capture the 1997 Class AAA State
Championship, which will go down as one of the most dominant in
our state history; and
Whereas, the Demons recorded seven pins and one technical pin to
finish their outstanding season at 27-1, a school record for wins, with
its only loss to undefeated Rock Hill; and
Whereas, Head Coach Tom Walsh, along with his Assistant Coaches
Andrew Heddy and Joe Carron, have brought recognition to
Lugoff-Elgin High School after their team's dominating season and
championship performance; and
Whereas, Coach Walsh has been honored and recognized on
numerous occasions during his tenure as a wrestling coach beginning
in the 1989-90 season while coaching James Island, by being named
the Region 6-AAAA Coach of the Year and continuing as follows:
1991-92 All-Star Coach; 1993-94 Region 5-AAA Coach of the Year;
1994-95 Region 5-AAA Coach of the Year; and 1995-96 AAA
Upper-State Coach of the Year and All-Star Coach; and
Whereas, this championship squad consisted of: Chris Angel, Matt
Baker, Ben Connell, Bert Feltner, Terrence Frechette, Justin Gainey,
Peter Hemingway, Jeremiah Hightower, Jack Lostetter, John
Marshall, Maurice Murphy, Daniel Norris, Jeff Pearson, and Matt
Strickland; and
Whereas, the countless hours of practice, hard work, and sacrifices
certainly reflect the Demons' determination and dream of becoming
the 1997 State Wrestling Champions; and
Whereas, the success of the 1997 Lugoff-Elgin Wrestling Team has
brought great pride and recognition not only upon Kershaw County,
but also to the State of South Carolina as well; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly would like to
publicly recognize and congratulate the Lugoff-Elgin Wrestling
Team, coaches, and other school officials upon the conclusion of a
truly memorable season. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate
concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South
Carolina, by this resolution, congratulate the Lugoff-Elgin High
School "Demons" Wrestling Team of Kershaw County on winning
the 1997 Class AAA State Championship.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to
Head Coach Tim Wash and Principal Creig Tyler of Lugoff-Elgin
High School.
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