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TO CONGRATULATE ANNA RAYFIELD OF COLUMBIA ON HER SELECTION AS A 2015 DELEGATE TO PALMETTO GIRLS STATE AND TO WISH HER WELL IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Anna Rayfield of Columbia was selected to represent Dreher High School as a 2015 delegate to Palmetto Girls State; and
Whereas, organized and administered by the South Carolina Department of the American Legion Auxiliary since 1947, Palmetto Girls State is a leadership and citizenship training program created to further educate outstanding high school students about state and local government. The delegates, all rising seniors in high school, experience governmental procedure by simulating political campaigns, elections, and the legislative process and learn about the principles of citizenship and civil service from guest speakers, expert panels, and a service project; and
Whereas, delegates are selected for the program based on the leadership skills and involvement they have shown in their respective schools and communities; and
Whereas, Anna Rayfield clearly has demonstrated the necessary leadership and service qualities for selection to Palmetto Girls State. Born and raised in Columbia, she attended Eastminster Day School, A.C. Moore Elementary School, and Hand Middle School. A lifelong member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church, she attends the church's youth program and has participated in local, national, and international mission work in Columbia; Nashville, Tennessee; and the Bahamas. In addition, she is actively involved in Young Life, and for four years she has served as a Greater Columbia Junior Cotillion assistant; and
Whereas, at Dreher High, Anna is a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, and FCA. A young lady of diverse talents and activities, she has been a member of the Dreher Dance Company (a ten-member auditioned group) for one year and of the Dreher Dance Program for three years; and
Whereas, the House of Representatives takes great pleasure in recognizing Anna Rayfield on her selection to Palmetto Girls State and extends best wishes to her as she approaches the completion of her high school career. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Anna Rayfield of Columbia on her selection as a 2015 delegate to Palmetto Girls State and wish her well in all her future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Anna Rayfield.
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