West Florence Women's Tennis champs

2025-2026 Bill 5415: West Florence Women's Tennis champs - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5415
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Jordan, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Jones, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
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Introduced in the House on March 25, 2026
Adopted by the House on March 25, 2026
Summary: West Florence Women's Tennis champs
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

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3/25/2026

House

Introduced and adopted (
House Journal-page 15
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03/25/2026

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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.

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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

W
hereas, 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,

B
e it resolved by the
House of Representatives
:

T
hat 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.

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

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