A house RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE THE GILBERT HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAA REGION 5 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the Gilbert High School varsity softball team captured the crown at the Class AAA Region 5 Championship; and

 

Whereas, Gilbert High fans were exuberant to see their Lady Indians claim the region trophy by defeating Brookland-Cayce 12-5; and

 

Whereas, this new trophy represents Gilbert's fifteenth region title, the last six titles having been earned consecutively. The 2023 hardware will add additional luster to an already impressive trophy case; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that demands strength, agility, and teamwork, Head Coach Sarah Minchew, with the excellent support of Assistant Coach Rick Snelling, maximized her own experience and passion to build a championship-caliber team and teach these athletes lessons that will prove invaluable throughout life, both on and off the diamond; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives value the pride and recognition the Gilbert softball players have brought to their school and community and look to hear of their continued accomplishments 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, congratulate the Gilbert High School varsity softball team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and honor them for winning the 2023 South Carolina Class AAA Region 5 Championship title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Jacob Nelson and Coach Sarah Minchew of Gilbert High School.

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