Current Status Bill Number:4771 Type of Legislation:House Resolution HR Introducing Body:House Introduced Date:19960319 Primary Sponsor:Delleney All Sponsors:Delleney Drafted Document Number:pt\2367dw.96 Date Bill Passed both Bodies:19960319 Subject:Great Falls High School Red Devils Boys Basketball Team
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TO CONGRATULATE AND RECOGNIZE THE GREAT FALLS HIGH SCHOOL "RED DEVILS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 1995-96 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND GRANTING THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.
Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives are delighted to learn that the Great Falls High School "Red Devils" Boys Basketball Team has recently won the 1995-96 Class A State Championship; and
Whereas, this marked the Great Falls Boys Basketball Team's fourth trip to the state championship in the last five years; and
Whereas, Great Falls had done their job by mopping up an 84-59 victory over Elloree for their third state championship since 1977; and
Whereas, this blowout closed the "Red Devils" basketball season with a perfect 25-0 record; and
Whereas, Head Coach John Smith and his staff guided his team to the pinnacle of success during the 1995-96 season; and
Whereas, Coach Smith has added to his rich basketball history of twenty-seven years at Great Falls High by accomplishing his 500th win with the Great Falls Boys Squad on February 9, 1996; and
Whereas, this milestone further elevates Coach Smith, his team, and Great Falls High School, as well as their community, as the MOST WINS IN BOYS BASKETBALL OF ANY HIGH SCHOOL IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA; and
Whereas, the "Red Devils" hard work, determination, and dedication are exemplified in their continuing success and especially upon the conclusion of a truly memorable season. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, congratulate and recognize the Great Falls High School "Red Devils" Boys Basketball Team for winning the 1995-96 Class A State Championship.
Be it further resolved that the team, coaches, and school officials be granted the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker for the purpose of being recognized and congratulated.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Head Coach John Smith.