Bill 5080

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                    5080
Type of Legislation:            House Resolution HR
Introducing Body:               House
Introduced Date:                19980428
Primary Sponsor:                Rhoad 
All Sponsors:                   Rhoad 
Drafted Document Number:        pt\1922dw.98
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:   19980428
Subject:                        Coach Theodore Chaplin,
                                Resolutions

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House   19980428  Introduced, adopted

A HOUSE RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO OUTSTANDING HEAD BASKETBALL COACH THEODORE "CHAP" CHAPLIN, JR., OF DENMARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE ON REACHING ANOTHER PINNACLE AS COACH OF THE PANTHERS BY WINNING HIS FIVE HUNDREDTH GAME AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1998, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED.

Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives are very pleased to learn that Coach Theodore Chaplin, known affectionately as "Chap", recently won his five hundredth game as Head Coach of the Denmark Technical College "Panthers" Basketball Team; and

Whereas, Coach Chaplin is in his twenty-ninth stint at the helm of Denmark Technical College's basketball program and has an incredible record of 500-99; and

Whereas, this prestigious milestone includes three undefeated seasons and twenty straight winning seasons; and

Whereas, Coach Chaplin is known for his strict discipline and believes that building character is as important as building a topnotch athlete; and

Whereas, Coach Chaplin further establishes and continues his tradition of excellence through his dedication, talent, hard work, and excellent coaching of the Panthers; and

Whereas, Coach "Chap" Chaplin is a former high school standout and Voorhees college star. His jersey was retired by Voorhees College in 1968; and

Whereas, he was drafted by the then Baltimore Bullets in the sixth round of the NBA and by the Pittsburgh Pipers of the ABA; and

Whereas, Coach Chaplin's illustrious basketball career is a true testimony to his talent and consistent desire for excellence of each of his players; and

Whereas, we are proud of the role he has played in raising the profile of Denmark Technical College and the Palmetto State. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina hereby congratulate outstanding Head Basketball Coach Theodore "Chap" Chaplin, Jr., of Denmark Technical College on reaching another pinnacle as Coach of the Panthers by winning his five hundredth game and extend the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 29, 1998, at a time to be determined by the Speaker for the purpose of being recognized and congratulated.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Coach Theodore "Chap" Chaplin, Jr.