TO CONGRATULATE THE JOHNSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK TEAM ON CAPTURING THE 2011 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO HONOR ITS ATHLETES AND COACHES ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON.

Whereas, composed of talented athletes who performed with great ability, determination, and speed, the Johnsonville High School girls track team captured the 2011 Class A State Championship title at the state track meet, held this year at Columbia's Spring Valley High School on May 14, 2011; and

Whereas, under the able guidance and tutelage of Head Coach Stevie Phillips and his assistants, Brian Morse, Justin Files, and Nell Alston, the Lady Flashes proved that their countless hours of training and conditioning were well spent; and

Whereas, in convincing fashion, the Johnsonville girls continued their stranglehold over the competition in the Class A track scene by making it their thirteenth state championship since 1991. The Lady Flashes also have won twenty-eight straight region titles; and

Whereas, standout Quintella Dollard won three events and totaled 38 points in helping Johnsonville stay on top. Christina Pajaro added a win, and the Lady Flashes finished with a team score of 111 points; and

Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives take great pride in the success and triumphs of the Johnsonville High School girls track team and wish the Lady Flashes continued success in all their future endeavors. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate the Johnsonville High School girls track team on capturing the 2011 Class A State Championship title and honor its athletes and coaches on an outstanding season.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal and Head Coach Stevie Phillips.