South Carolina H 4354: Laurence Manning Academy softball champs

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2025-2026 Bill 4354 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 22, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4354

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE THE LAURENCE MANNING ACADEMY 
SOFTBALL TEAM ON ITS STELLAR SEASON AND TO SALUTE ITS MEMBERS FOR CAPTURING THE 
2024 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Whereas, out to win 
gold, the Laurence Manning Academy (LMA) softball team played with great 
determination and spirit in the 2024 South Carolina Independent School 
Association (SCISA) Class 4A State Championship series, held on May 14, 2024; 
and

Whereas, after battling 
for the state title for the past two seasons but coming up a little short, the 
Lady Swampcats and their coaches were determined to make this season one for 
the record books. With "We, not me" as the team's motto for the season, the LMA 
players set a goal to work together as one and not stop until they had attained 
what every high school athlete dreams of: a state championship, earned with 
outstanding sportsmanship and class; and

Whereas, with a season 
record of eighteen wins and only four losses, the Lady Swampcats outscored 
their opponents 191 runs to 42 - an enviable position to be in on the road to a 
state championship; and

Whereas, at the 2024 
state tournament, Laurence Manning and Hammond would battle it out in a best-two-out-of-three 
series to determine who would capture the title, the glory, and the hardware 
that only champions get to take home. After defeating the Skyhawks in game one, 
the Lady Swampcats were one game away from making their dream of a state title 
a reality. On May 14, to the cheers of their jubilant fans, the Laurence 
Manning players defeated Hammond on LMA's home field and brought the SCISA 4A 
state softball title back to the Swamp; and

Whereas, throughout the 
season, LMA Head Coach Buddy Truett, ably assisted by Assistant Coach Amy 
Marshall and Assistant Coach Lisa Ard, drew on his own considerable talents and 
skills in molding his team members into champions. He saw the fruit of his 
labors at the state championship as he proudly watched his players hoist the 
title trophy high; and

Whereas, the journey to 
winning the state title required discipline, dedication, and teamwork, 
qualities that always will serve these young women well, both on and off the 
field. With admiration, the House recognizes and applauds the fine work of the 
Laurence Manning Academy softball team and wishes its members much continued 
success in all their future endeavors. Go, Lady Swampcats! Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate 
the Laurence Manning Academy softball team on its stellar season and salute its 
members for capturing the 2024 South Carolina Independent School Association 
Class 4A State Championship.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Headmaster Tripp Boykin and Head Coach Buddy Truett of Laurence 
Manning Academy.

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