A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE LAURENS ACADEMY VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2022 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Laurens Academy volleyball team took home the state title from the state competition held in Belk Arena at Erskine College in Due West on Monday, October 24, 2022; and

Whereas, the Laurens Academy Lady Crusaders shut out Curtis Baptist 2-0 to advance to the finals, and to the cheers of their exuberant fans, they defeated a competitive Cambridge Academy 3-1 for the state trophy, finishing the season with a 35-4 record; and

Whereas, in a sport that demands strength, agility, and speed, Head Coach Shannon McGee maximized her athletic experience and training to forge a championship-caliber team containing no seniors and taught these athletes life principles that will endure beyond the court; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives values the pride and recognition that the Laurens Academy volleyballers have brought to their school and their community, and the members look forward to hearing of their continued achievements in the days ahead. 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 Laurens Academy varsity volleyball team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and congratulate them for winning the 2022 South Carolina Independent School Association Class A State Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Headmaster Todd Kirk and Coach Shannon McGee.

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