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TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND COMMEND THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS TEAM AND TO CONGRATULATE THE ATHLETES, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WINNING THE 2011 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to note that the Chapin High School Eagles have taken their second consecutive state tennis championship title, nailed down on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at the Palmetto Tennis Center in Sumter; and
Whereas, to the delight of their fans and the disappointment of their foes, Chapin defeated Travelers Rest 6-0 at the state match, ending the season in possession of a 43-2 run racked up over the past two years; and
Whereas, earning his seventy-first consecutive singles win in the process, Number 1 singles player and University of South Carolina signee Kyle Koch powered to a 6-0, 6-0 victory over the Devildogs' Sam McBride. The title was then sealed with a victory at Number 2 singles; and
Whereas, in a sport that requires rigorous training, strength, agility, and speed, the Chapin Eagles have proven their mettle once again, and the team is sure to be a challenging force in future seasons; and
Whereas, Coach John Rodgers guided the team with his own athletic ability and leadership skills to produce a championship team, and he forged a standard for excellence that will follow these athletes for a lifetime; and
Whereas, these Chapin High School athletes have brought honor and respect to their team, their school, and their community, and the House of Representatives looks with interest to their future accomplishments. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, acknowledge and commend the Chapin High School boys tennis team and congratulate the athletes, coaches, and school officials on winning the 2011 South Carolina Class AAA State Championship title.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Akil E. Ross and Coach John Rodgers of Chapin High School.
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