South Carolina H 4949: Dr. Christine Beachum Sellers, sympathy

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2025-2026 Bill 4949 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 15, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4949

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor the dutch 
Fork High school football team, coaches, and school officials for an 
outstanding season and to congratulate them for winning the 2025 south carolina 
class aaaaa Division I state championship title. 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to 
learn that the Dutch Fork High School football team of Richland County captured 
the Class AAAAA Division I state title at the championship game held at South 
Carolina State University's Oliver C. Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg on Saturday, 
December 6, 2025; and

Whereas, to the delight of their loyal fans, the Dutch Fork Silver 
Foxes secured their tenth state championship with a decisive 40-20 victory over 
their rival, Summerville High School. This matchup served as a rematch of the 
previous year's title game and marked the team's fourth consecutive 
championship win; and

Whereas, Head Coach Tom Knotts is now tied for first in South 
Carolina history for the most state football championships by a head coach, 
sharing the record of ten titles with Woodruff's W.L. Varner and Summerville's John 
McKissick. Adding to the significance of this accomplishment, Coach Knotts achieved 
this victory with his son, Jaxon Knotts, serving as the team's quarterback. This 
championship further solidifies Dutch Fork's enduring legacy as a powerhouse in 
South Carolina high school football; and 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives deeply 
appreciate the pride, skill, and sportsmanship the Dutch Fork players, coaches, 
and school officials have brought to their school and community, and the 
members look forward to celebrating their continued success in the years 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 Dutch 
Fork High School football team, coaches, and school officials for an 
outstanding season and congratulate them for winning the 2025 South Carolina 
Class AAAAA Division I State Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to 
Reed Gunter, Principal of Dutch Fork High School, and Coach Tom Knotts.

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