South Carolina H 5415: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE GAFFNEY HIGH SCHOOL GOLF TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2018 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

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2025-2026 Bill 5415 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 25, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5415

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND 
HONOR THE WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL LADIES TENNIS TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL 
OFFICIALS FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 
SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the West 
Florence tennis team captured the state title at the tournament held at the Cayce 
Tennis and Fitness Center on Saturday, November 8, 2025; and

Whereas, to the delight 
of their faithful fans, the West Florence Lady Knights defeated a field of competitive 
rivals to reach the final game of the season and to win the first state trophy 
in the program's history against T.L. Hanna High School by a score of 4-2 and finished 
the season with a 23-l record; and

Whereas, team standouts 
included Shelby White who was named the 2025 Class 5A/4A Individual State 
Champion, the first state tennis champion in the school's history. She and Grace 
Murrell were named All-State players, and Emma Watford was named the North-South 
All-Star Player; and

Whereas, throughout the 
2025 season, the Lady Knights demonstrated an extraordinary work ethic, 
resilience, and sportsmanship. Their success was achieved through teamwork, 
commitment, and respect for their peers and competitors alike. Beyond athletic 
performance, these students consistently model leadership and integrity, 
setting a powerful example for younger athletes; and

Whereas, the team's 
contributions have extended far beyond competition. They have engaged in 
community outreach efforts, such as student government, National Honor Society, 
Act of Kindness Club, PEARLS, Beta Club, National Technical Honor Society, 
HOSA, and STEM program, all of which strengthen connections within the district 
and reflect values that align with the spirit of public service and civic 
engagement; and

Whereas, in a sport 
that exacts measured strength, speed, and agility, Head Coach Abby Sullivan, 
named the 2025 SCACA Coach of the Year and North-South All-Star Coach, along 
with her skilled coaching staff, maximized their own athletic ability and experience 
through rigorous training to hone a 
championship-caliber team and teach these athletes lessons that will prove 
invaluable through life both on and off the tennis court; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives values the pride and recognition that the West 
Florence tennis players have brought to their school and their community, and 
the members look forward to following their continued achievements in the days 
ahead. 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 West Florence High School ladies 
tennis team, coaches, and school officials for a remarkable season and 
congratulate them for winning the 2025 South Carolina Class AAAAA Division II State 
Championship title.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal April Leroy and Coach Abby 
Sullivan. 

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