South Carolina H 5498: Sheriff Anthony Dennis

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2025-2026 Bill 5498 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 02, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5498

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND 
HONOR THE FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL 
OFFICIALS FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 
SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA DIVISION 2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Fort 
Mill girls cross country team of York County captured another state title at 
the state meet held on Saturday, November 15, 2025; and

Whereas, to the thrill 
of their faithful fans, the Fort Mill Lady Yellow Jackets defeated a fine field 
of rivals with a commanding score of 38 points, outpacing the team's nearest 
rival, second-placed Greenville, by 36 points; and

Whereas, the Fort Mill 
High School cross country program cemented its status as a distance powerhouse, 
with the girls team capturing their third consecutive title showcasing the deep 
talent and consistent excellence within the program; and

Whereas, the triple 
crown Fort Mill team relied on powerful pack running: their top five scorers 
finished within the top sixteen overall. Senior Marlee Cook led the charge, 
finishing second overall with an impressive time of 19:07.78. Freshman Lauren 
Allen followed closely in fourth place at 19:13.16, and Senior Alivia Cleveland 
rounded out the early finishers, coming in sixth with a time of 19:17.10; and

Whereas, in a sport 
that demands strength, mental endurance, and speed, Head Coach Lee Whitaker, 
named the 2025 Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year by the South Carolina 
Track and Cross Country Coaches Association, and his dedicated coaching staff 
capitalized on their own athletic experience and passion to hone yet another 
championship team and teach these athletes life principles that will endure 
beyond the track; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives values the pride and recognition that the Fort 
Mill girls cross country runners have brought to their school and their 
community, and the members look forward to hearing of their 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 Fort Mill High School girls cross 
country team, coaches, and school officials for a remarkable season and 
congratulate them for winning the 2025 South Carolina Class AAAAA Division 2 
State Championship title.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Zachary Beam and Coach 
Lee Whitaker. 

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