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TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE ARJUN JAIN OF CLEMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR WINNING THE 2020 SOUTH CAROLINA AMERICAN HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST, SPONSORED BY THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, AND FOR BEING SELECTED AS THE CHAPTER WINNER OF THE FORT PRINCE GEORGE CHAPTER OF EASLEY.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to learn that Arjun Jain of Clemson Elementary School is the 2020 winner of the South Carolina American History Essay Contest, sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), as well as the chapter winner of the Fort Prince George Chapter of the DAR, located in Easley; and
Whereas, nine hundred eleven students from sixty-four schools competed in the state contest, held as part of the DAR's annual American History Essay Contest for fifth through eighth graders, including one hundred twenty-nine in Pickens County alone; and
Whereas, established to encourage young people to think creatively about their nation's great history and to learn about history in a new light, the DAR contest judges essays for historical accuracy, adherence to the topic, organization of materials, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness; and
Whereas, proud to honor Arjun with chapter and state certificates, a ribbon pin, and cash prizes at his school, the DAR has no doubt that he will continue to be an outstanding student in the years to come; and
Whereas, the topic of the contest marked the four hundredth anniversary of the voyage of the Mayflower and the founding of Plymouth Colony. In writing his contest entry, Arjun imagined he was one of the passengers on the Mayflower. Knowing what materials were available in 1620, the year the Mayflower sailed, he described what he packed to prepare for taking the trip and for starting a new life in the wilderness. He also shared what different choices he would have made after more than two months at sea; and
Whereas, appreciative of the thoughtful attention and energetic study Arjun has given to the history of our great country, the members of the House take much pleasure in saluting this fine young man for earning such a distinguished honor and look to hear of his future accomplishments with interest. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and congratulate Arjun Jain of Clemson Elementary School for winning the 2020 South Carolina American History Essay Contest, sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, and for being selected the chapter winner of the Fort Prince George Chapter of Easley.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Arjun Jain.
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