South Carolina General Assembly

119th Session, 2011-2012

H. 4265

STATUS INFORMATION

House Resolution

Sponsors: Reps. G.M.Smith and Weeks

Document Path: l:\council\bills\gm\24839sd11.docx

Introduced in the House on May 25, 2011

Adopted by the House on May 25, 2011

Summary: Wilson Hall Baseball Team

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

DateBodyAction Description with journal page number

5/25/2011HouseIntroduced and adopted (House Journalpage3)

VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

5/24/2011

AHOUSE RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE WILSON HALL BASEBALL TEAM FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM AND COACHES FOR CAPTURING THE 2011 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to learn that the Wilson Hall baseball team wonthe 2011 South Carolina Independent School Association Class AAA State Championship; and

Whereas, to the delight of their fans and the disappointment of their opponents, the Wilson Hall Barons dominated the first two games of the series against the Northwood Academy Chargers, 95 in the first game and 91 in the second, to capture the best two out of three series; and

Whereas, Baron southpaw Tyler Smith, who has signed to play baseball for Francis Marion, toed the rubber for the second game of the series and controlled the game with steely confidence, striking out eleven batters and walking only two. He also was 2 for 2 at bat, scoring two runs and batting in two runs; and

Whereas, Blake Graham, Baron catcher, was 3 for 4 at bat with two runs scored and two stolen bases; Zach Sherrill had two hits; Matthew Carnes scored two runs; Gibson Klapthor had three runs batted in; and Tyler Pannell batted in two runs on a single to left field in the top of the first inning; and

Whereas, in his fifth season as head coach, Chuck Sterling and his skilled coaching staff used their own athletic ability and training to forge a championship team through relentless practices and demanding drills; and

Whereas, in a sport that requires skill, strength, and strategy,the Baronsfinished their season with a 234 record, learning lessons that will prove invaluable both on and off the diamond; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is grateful for the pride and recognition that the members of the Wilson Hall baseball team have brought to their school and to their community through this accomplishment and looks to hear of their success in the future. 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 Wilson Hall baseball team for an outstanding season, and congratulate the team and coaches for capturing the 2011 South Carolina Independent School Association Class AAA State Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Headmaster Fred Moulton and Coach Chuck Sterling.

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