South Carolina H 4370: John Lastinger of Beast Mode Beagles Kennels

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2025-2026 Bill 4370 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 22, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4370

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE 
SAMUEL PAUKOVITZ, JASON MARSHAL, TANAY SANGHANI, AND DIYA BALAMURUGAN FOR 
WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP IN THEIR 
RESPECTIVE CATEGORIES, TO WISH THEM GOOD LUCK IN THE NATIONAL COMPETITION, AND 
TO THANK THE MEMBERS OF THE COLUMBIA CHESS CLUB FOR SPONSORING THE EVENT.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the Columbia Chess 
Club sponsored the 2025 South Carolina Scholastic Chess Championship at the 
Columbia Convention Center, which kicked off on March 22, 2025, with 189 
players competing in what is a statewide event limited to residents of South 
Carolina or students who attend school in South Carolina; and

Whereas, the top eight 
in each section of elementary, middle, and high school competed again on April 
5, 2025, for the final round of competition, and the winners included: Samuel 
Paukovitz, high school champion, of Fort Mill High School; Jason Marshal, 
middle school champion, of Bank Trails Middle School; and Tanay Sanghani, 
elementary school champion, of Sterling School Charles Townes Center. Diya 
Balamurugan of Pleasant Knoll Elementary School won the girls' state 
championship on April 12, 2025, which had twenty-two competitors; and

Whereas, these student-competitors 
will represent South Carolina on the national stage in Middleton, Wisconsin, at 
the United States Chess Federation competition on July 28 through 31, 2025, 
showcasing the talent and dedication of the Palmetto State's young chess 
champions; and

Whereas, over the past 
few years, the Columbia Chess Club has made significant strides in promoting 
chess throughout South Carolina, notably through hosting the largest open chess 
tournament in the state's history, establishing its own brick-and-mortar location 
in Columbia, and organizing a variety of events that cater to players of all 
ages and skill levels. Deeply committed to making a positive impact in the 
Midlands through the game of chess, the Columbia Chess Club is dedicated to fostering 
the value of intellectual pursuits and greater engagement in the club's 
programs; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is grateful for the Columbia Chess Club which 
has been a cornerstone for chess enthusiasts in the Midlands and across the 
State by fostering community, sportsmanship, and intellectual growth through 
this timeless game and celebrates the accomplishments of champions Samuel 
Paukovitz, Jason Marshal, Tanay Sanghani, and Diya Balamurugan. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate 
Samuel Paukovitz, Jason Marshal, Tanay Sanghani, and Diya Balamurugan for 
winning the 2025 South Carolina Scholastic Chess Championship in their 
respective categories, wish them good luck in the national competition, and 
thank the members of the Columbia Chess Club for sponsoring the event.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to James Brandmair, president of the Columbia Chess Club.

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