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2025-2026 Bill 5555 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 21, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5555

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MAJOR NATHANIEL T. TAYLOR 
JR., HEAD GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH OF MILITARY MAGNET ACADEMY, FOR HIS 
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP, EXTRAORDINARY COACHING SUCCESS, AND UNWAVERING 
COMMITMENT TO THE STUDENT ATHLETES OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM 
UPON LEADING THE LADY EAGLES TO THE 2026 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to recognize those 
distinguished individuals whose leadership, dedication, and service positively 
impact the lives of young people and strengthen communities across this great 
State; and

Whereas, Major 
Nathaniel T. Taylor Jr., head girls basketball coach of Military Magnet Academy 
in North Charleston, has established himself as one of South Carolina's premier 
high school basketball coaches through his steadfast commitment to excellence, 
discipline, and student athlete development; and

Whereas, during the 
2025-2026 basketball season, Coach Taylor masterfully led the Military Magnet 
Academy Lady Eagles to an outstanding 26-4 overall record and a dominant 
victory in the 2026 South Carolina High School League Class A State 
Championship, defeating Great Falls High School by a score of 70-21. This 
championship victory marked the Lady Eagles' fifth state title in six seasons, 
further cementing the program's legacy as one of the most successful girls 
basketball programs in the Palmetto State; and

Whereas, under Coach 
Taylor's leadership, the Military Magnet Academy Lady Eagles have compiled an 
exceptional 181-53 overall record during his nine-year tenure as head coach and 
have lost only one region contest in eight years, posting a remarkable 78-1 
region record; and

Whereas, Coach Taylor 
has guided the Lady Eagles program to twenty or more wins in six of the past 
seven seasons, building a culture of consistency, competitiveness, and 
championship expectation; and

Whereas, Coach Taylor's 
2025-2026 championship run was particularly noteworthy, as he led one of the 
youngest and least experienced teams of his tenure to a state title, developing 
a roster that included multiple middle school student athletes and six 
first-year varsity players into championship-caliber competitors; and

Whereas, for his 
exemplary leadership and coaching performance, Coach Taylor was named the 2026 
Live 5 News Girls Basketball Coach of the Year, a fitting recognition of his 
tremendous impact on high school athletics in the Lowcountry and throughout 
South Carolina; and

Whereas, beyond the 
accolades and championships, Coach Taylor has distinguished himself as a mentor 
and role model whose influence extends well beyond the basketball court, 
instilling in his student athletes the values of discipline, perseverance, 
teamwork, accountability, and leadership; and

Whereas, Coach Taylor 
has remained deeply committed to the development of local youth, with every 
member of the 2025-2026 Lady Eagles roster having begun their basketball 
journey through the City of North Charleston Recreation League, a testament to 
his dedication to grassroots athletic development and community investment; and

Whereas, through his 
mentorship and leadership, numerous former Lady Eagles student athletes have 
advanced to collegiate basketball programs, continuing their academic and 
athletic careers at institutions including South Carolina State University, 
Voorhees University, Lander University, Allen University, and others; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives takes great pride in recognizing individuals 
such as Major Nathaniel T. Taylor Jr., whose commitment to youth, education, 
and athletic excellence reflects the highest ideals of leadership and service 
in this State. 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 Major Nathaniel T. Taylor Jr., head 
girls basketball coach of Military Magnet Academy, for his outstanding 
leadership, extraordinary coaching accomplishments, and dedicated service to 
the student athletes of South Carolina, and congratulate him upon leading the 
Lady Eagles to the 2026 Class A State Championship.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Major Nathaniel T. Taylor Jr.

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