South Carolina H 4153: Thomas Sumter JV cheerleading champs

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2025-2026 Bill 4153 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 06, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4153

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE THOMAS 
SUMTER ACADEMY Junior VARSITY competition CHEER SQUAD, COACHES, AND SCHOOL 
OFFICIALS FOR A superb SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2024 
SOUTH CAROLINA Independent School Association STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to 
learn that the members of the Thomas Sumter junior varsity competition cheer 
squad captured the state title of the South Carolina Independent School Association 
(SCISA) at the competition held at Gray Collegiate Academy in West Columbia on Saturday, 
November 16, 2024; and

Whereas, Thomas Sumter fans were thrilled to see the Thomas Sumter 
Lady Generals defeat a fine field of comers to claim the 2024 state title and 
overcome their nearest competitor, the Palmetto Christian Academy Eagles, by 24 
points; and

Whereas, the Lady Generals won five out of their six competitions for 
the season. The two dozen cheerleaders for Thomas Sumter performed a perfect 
routine, a truly marvelous sight to behold, called JV Gameday Experience and 
captured the junior varsity program's first state trophy; and

Whereas, in a sport that requires precision and grace, Head Coach Deseree 
Allen and her skilled coaching staff, Jennifer Brazell, Jessica Reid, and Caitlin 
Reid capitalized on their own athletic experience and passion to build a 
championship team and teach these athletes life principles that will endure 
beyond the mats; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives appreciates the 
delight and esteem that the Thomas Sumter cheerleaders have brought to their 
school and their community, and the members of look forward to following their 
accomplishments 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 Thomas Sumter Academy junior varsity competition 
cheer squad, coaches, and school officials for a superb season and congratulate 
them for winning the 2024 South Carolina Independent School Association State 
Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a 
copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Ben Herod and Coach Deseree 
Allen. 

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