A house RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE THE WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE CLASS AAA SOUTH CAROLINA GIRLS GOLF STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is proud to recognize the Waccamaw High School girls golf team for winning the Class AAA South Carolina Girls Golf State Championship on Tuesday, October 24, 2023; and

 

Whereas, this state championship win was the second in the Waccamaw girls golf program's history, both won under the coaching of Head Coach Todd Rodenbeck. The program's first state championship title was claimed in 2005; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that requires discipline, perseverance, and finesse, the Warriors demonstrated their skill on the fairways and greens of Coastal Carolina's Hackler Course where the tournament was held; and

 

Whereas, on the first day of the tournament, the Waccamaw Warriors shot a score of 333 giving them a lead of 6 strokes. Their fighting spirit continued through the second day when they shot 328 to reach a two-day score of 661. The Warriors won by 26 strokes with Daniel High School coming in second place; and

 

Whereas, Coach Rodenbeck, when reflecting on the team's great victory, said "This is a great group of young ladies and it's just been a really special team"; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives value the pride and recognition that the Waccamaw girls golf team has brought to its school and community and look forward to a future filled with accomplishments by the team and its talented athletes. 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 Waccamaw High School girls golf team, coaches, and school officials on an outstanding season and honor them for winning the Class AAA South Carolina Girls Golf State Championship.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal David Hammel and Head Coach Todd Rodenbeck of Waccamaw High School.

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