TO CELEBRATE THE SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SWIM TEAM ON CAPTURING THE 2016 CLASS AAAA STATE SWIM CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO CONGRATULATE THE SWIMMERS AND THEIR COACHES ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON.

Whereas, having proved themselves unstoppable, the members of the South Aiken High School girls swim team defeated all comers at their state championship meet on Saturday, October 15, 2016; and

Whereas, when the final tally was in, the Lady Thoroughbreds had racked up 366 points, giving them the victory over their nearest competitor, Eastside, by a 75-point margin; and

Whereas, jubilant South Aiken fans cheered with excitement as the Lady Thoroughbreds, with equal doses of heart and hustle, orchestrated a performance that gave sports pundits confidence in predicting a repeat triumph for 2017; and

Whereas, having honed her athletes into a championship machine, Head Coach Holly Rickman, a highly acclaimed champion swimmer in her own right, saw the fruits of her labors as the title trophy was hoisted; and

Whereas, appreciative of the deservedly fine reputation of the South Aiken girls swim team, the House is pleased to add its praise to the voices of the Lady Thoroughbreds' many fans and to congratulate them on their title win. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, celebrate the South Aiken High School girls swim team on capturing the 2016 Class AAAA State Swim Championship and congratulate the swimmers and their coaches on an outstanding season.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Jill Jett and Head Coach Holly Rickman of South Aiken High School.