2013-2014 Bill 1043: Pickens High School Girls Volleyball Team - South Carolina Legislature

South Carolina General Assembly

120th Session, 2013-2014

S.1043

STATUS INFORMATION

Concurrent Resolution

Sponsors: Senator L.Martin

Document Path: l:\council\bills\rm\1474dg14.docx

Introduced in the Senate on February 20, 2014

Introduced in the House on February 20, 2014

Adopted by the General Assembly on February 20, 2014

Summary: Pickens High School Girls Volleyball Team

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

DateBodyAction Description with journal page number

2/20/2014SenateIntroduced, adopted, sent to House (Senate Journalpage6)

2/20/2014HouseIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence (House Journalpage29)

VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

2/20/2014

ACONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATETHE PICKENSHIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM FORWINNINGTHE 2013 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO APPLAUD COACH JENNIFER GRAVELY, HER STAFF, ANDTHE PLAYERS ON A STELLAR SEASON.

Whereas, after months of preparation, the Pickens High School girls volleyball team proved itself determined to get back to the big stage. The Lady Blue Flame, which fell to North Myrtle Beach a year ago at the State title playoffs, recovered the championship trophy they last took home in 2008 on November 9, 2013,playing in a rematch against defending State champion North Myrtle Beach; and

Whereas, this sweet victory added a fourteenth state volleyball title to Pickens’ long list, causing exultant Blue Flame fans to speculate on the possible necessity of purchasing a new trophy case to hold all the team’s awards; and

Whereas, sweeping past North Myrtle Beach 2512, 2523, 2515, Pickens played solidly in every area and capitalized on their opponent’s mistakes. A strong defensive presence, perfect serving, and smart but aggressive offense yielded Pickens a winning performance; and

Whereas, along with acclaim for the team’s fine effort as a whole, the 264 Lady Blue Flame was awash in recognition of individual standouts, includingCAWS AllState players Michaela Leslie and Brianna O’Shields, seniors who were also named CAWS AllStar players and High School Sports Report AllState players. Michaela Leslie was also tapped as a MaxPreps second team AllAmerican player for mediumsized schools. In addition, Coach Gravely was named SCACA Volleyball Coach of the Year and High School Sports ReportClass AAA Coach of the Year; and

Whereas, now the owner of five state titles as coach of the Lady Blue Flame, Coach Jennifer Gravelybuilt her volleyball program into a championship team that refused to settle for second best; and

Whereas, once again, the Pickens High School volleyball team has succeeded in bringing home a state title and in so doing has brought great pride to its school and community. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate the Pickens High School girls volleyball team forwinning the 2013 Class AAAState Championship title and applaud Coach Jennifer Gravely,her staff, and the players on a stellar season.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Marion Lawson and Coach Jennifer Gravely ofPickens High School.

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