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Bill 3949

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                      3949
Type of Legislation:              Concurrent Resolution CR
Introducing Body:                 House
Introduced Date:                  19990420
Primary Sponsor:                  Sandifer
All Sponsors:                     Sandifer
Drafted Document Number:          l:\council\bills\kgh\15584dc99.doc
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:     19990421
Subject:                          Seneca High School Wrestlers "Mat 
                                  Cats", Resolutions


                        History

Body    Date      Action Description                     Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  ______________________________________ _______ ____________
House   19990421  Received from Senate
Senate  19990421  Introduced, adopted, returned
                  with concurrence
House   19990420  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate


                             Versions of This Bill

TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THREE MEMBERS OF THE SENECA HIGH SCHOOL "MAT CATS" BOYS WRESTLING TEAM, DERRICK JOHNSON, TONY BUTLER, AND GREG COUTU, ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR WINNING THE 1998-99 CLASS AAA STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP IN THEIR RESPECTIVE WEIGHT CLASS.

Whereas, three members of the Seneca High School "Mat Cats" Boys Wrestling Team captured the 1998-99 Class AAA State Wrestling Championship in their respective weight class; and

Whereas, senior Derrick Johnson, with an overall record of 46-2, defeated James Parker of Lugoff-Elgin High School to capture the 1998-99 Class AAA State Wrestling Championship in the 103-pound weight class; and

Whereas, wrestling his first year as a senior, Tony Butler, with an overall record of 31-12, defeated Bryan Bearden of Pickens High School to capture the 1998-99 Class AAA State Wrestling Championship in the 119-pound weight class; and

Whereas, senior Greg Coutu, with an overall record of 40-7, defeated Peter Hemingway of Lugoff-Elgin High School to capture the 1998-99 Class AAA State Wrestling Championship in the 140-pound weight class, and became the first two-time state champion in Seneca wrestling history; and

Whereas, this season was the first occasion Seneca High School crowned three state champs in one season, and the "Mat Cats" were guided throughout their successful season by Coach Andrew T. Smyth; and

Whereas, the Seneca High School Wrestling Team "Mat Cats" epitomized the spirit of champions due to their competitive spirit, dedication, and desire to succeed. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, extend their congratulations to three members of the Seneca High School "Mat Cats" Boys Wrestling Team, Derrick Johnson, Tony Butler, and Greg Coutu, on the occasion of their winning the 1998-99 Class AAA State Wrestling Championship in their respective weight class.

Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be presented to Seneca High School Wrestling Coach Andrew T. Smyth and to his 1998-99 "Mat Cat" champions, Derrick Johnson, Tony Butler, and Greg Coutu.

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