South Carolina H 5431: Viola D. Kennedy - Sympathy

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2025-2026 Bill 5431 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 26, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5431

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND 
HONOR CIENNA HEISELMAN, A SENIOR AT JAMES F. BYRNES HIGH SCHOOL, FOR A 
REMARKABLE WRESTLING SEASON AND CAREER AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR WINNING THE 
2026 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE IN GIRLS 
WRESTLING.

Whereas, the House of 
Representatives is pleased to learn that Cienna Heiselman of Byrnes High School 
in Spartanburg captured the state trophy at the Florence Center on February 21, 
2026; and

Whereas, to the delight 
of her exuberant fans, Cienna Heiselman defeated a competitive field of 
opponents to win the state title in the 115-weight class. She finished second 
in the state championship meet in 2025 and topped off her high school career 
with a state title in 2026, the first ever for Byrnes High School. A two-time 
county champion, she qualified three times for the state meet. She compiled a 
career record of 117-24 and amassed 91 career pins; and

Whereas, in a sport 
that requires mental fortitude and individual excellence, Cienna Heiselman honed 
her athletic ability and has learned lessons that will prove invaluable through 
life, both on and off the mats; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives appreciates the pride and recognition that grappler 
Cienna Heiselman has brought to her school and her community, and the members look 
forward to following her continued accomplishments in the days to come. 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 Cienna Heiselman, a senior at James 
F. Byrnes High School for a remarkable season and career and congratulate her 
for winning the 2026 South Carolina Class AAAAA Individual State Championship 
title in girls wrestling.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Cienna Heiselman.

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