A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE BEN LIPPEN SCHOOL VARSITY CHEER SQUAD, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2022 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Ben Lippen cheer squad of Richland County captured the state trophy from the state competition held at Wilson Hall in Sumter on November 12, 2022; and

Whereas, with the anticipation of their exuberant fans, the Ben Lippen Lady Falcons defeated a fine field of competitors by flying above the nearest in that field, the Hammond School Lady Skyhawks; and

Whereas, the Lady Falcons completed a standout routine of elite stunts and tumbling with precision and excellent execution in the squad's best performance of the season; and

Whereas, in a field that requires precision, grace, and strength, Head Coach Cory Karl and her skilled coaching staff maximized their own athletic experience and passion to hone a championship-caliber squad and teach these athletes life lessons that will endure beyond the mats; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives values the pride and recognition that the Ben Lippen cheerleaders have brought to their school and their community, and the members look forward to following their continued achievements in the seasons to come. 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 honor the Ben Lippen School varsity cheer squad, coaches, and school officials for an extraordinary season and congratulate them for winning the 2022 South Carolina Independent School Association Class 4A State Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Max Russell and Coach Cory Karl.

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