A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE Lucy Beckham High School COMPETITIVE cheer squad, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Lucy Beckham High cheer squad of Charleston County took top honors at the state competition held at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on Saturday, November 18, 2023; and

 

Whereas, to the delight of their faithful fans, the Lucy Beckham Lady Bengals defeated a fine, competitive field of fifteen squads, besting their nearest competitor, A. C. Flora High, by eight points with a score of 288; and

 

Whereas, this is the Lady Bengals' first competitive cheer state championship in the program's history, and to make the win all the sweeter, it is the first South Carolina High School League competitive cheer title for a Charleston County School District team; and

 

Whereas, the Lucy Beckham competitive cheer squad went undefeated in 2023 with a perfect 7-0 record in competitions; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that exacts precision, grace, and strength, the skilled coaching staff of Lucy Beckham maximized their own athletic experience and training to hone a championship-caliber team and teach these athletes lessons that will prove invaluable through life both on and off the mats; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives values the pride and recognition that the Lucy Beckham cheerleaders have brought to their school and to their community, and the members look forward to following 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 Lucy Beckham High School competitive cheer squad, coaches, and school officials for an extraordinary season and congratulate them for winning the 2023 South Carolina Class AAAA State Championship title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Anna Dassing.

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