South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 4198
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. G.M. Smith, Weeks, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, B.J. Cox, B.L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Sessions, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
Document Path: LC-0226CM-RM25.docx
Introduced in the House on March 25, 2025
Adopted by the House on March 25, 2025
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2025 | House | Introduced and adopted (House Journal-page 15) |
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
A house RESOLUTION
TO APPLAUD THE RAGIN PREPARATORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL COMMUNITY ON WINNING THE 2024-2025 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives take great pride in recognizing the accomplishments of young athletes who, through perseverance, discipline, and teamwork, achieve great success in their respective sports for their schools. It is a particular joy and inspiration to recognize athletes from schools that have risen above limitations to win a state competition. Such is the case with Ragin Preparatory Christian Academy, which, in just four years since establishing its athletic program, has emerged as a powerhouse in South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) basketball and has defied the odds to win the 2024-2025 state title despite being a small school with limited resources and facilities; and
Whereas, more specifically, in taking home the SCISA 1A boys basketball crown, the Rams made school history in capturing Ragin Prep's first-ever state championship in any sport. The Rams achieved this remarkable feat notwithstanding the lack of a gymnasium and the hindrance of limited practice time compared to many of their competitors; and
Whereas, when the title game was over and the crown secured, Athletic Director and Head Coach Anthony Jackson enjoyed the pleasure of watching his athletes raise the championship trophy. Another blessing followed: Coach Jackson was named the 2024-2025 SCISA Coach of the Year; and
Whereas, moreover, three outstanding scholar-athletes from Ragin Prep -- Omari Myers, Kavontay Rose, and Austin Zuell -- were named to the SCISA All-State team. Previously, Omari Myers, K'Den Shannon, Kavontay Rose, Zymir Robinson-Hill, KayShaun Rutherford, and Aiden Zuell had been named to the SCISA All-Region team; and
Whereas, founded in 2014 by Dr. Shawn Ragin with just two scholars, Ragin Preparatory Christian Academy has since grown into an accredited premier educational institution serving Sumter County and the surrounding area. Committed to equipping students for a successful life through academics and service to Christ, the school strives to instill the values of excellence, integrity, and faith in all aspects of student development; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are delighted to celebrate the Ragin Preparatory Christian Academy boys basketball team on its well-deserved state championship win, and the members look with interest to hearing of the team's further accomplishments. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, applaud the Ragin Preparatory Christian Academy varsity basketball team for its outstanding season and congratulate the players, coaches, and school community on winning the 2024-2025 South Carolina Independent School Association Class 1A State Championship.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Shawn T. Ragin, head of school, and Head Coach Anthony Jackson of Ragin Preparatory Christian Academy.
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