A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE DANIEL "DAN" MINKIN OF PHILIP SIMMONS HIGH SCHOOL ON BEING NAMED 2023 REGION 8-AAA ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to learn that Daniel "Dan" Minkin of Philip Simmons High School (PSHS) recently was named 2023 Region 8-AAA Athletic Director of the Year; and

Whereas, Mr. Minkin grew up in Patchogue, New York, and attended Limestone College, where he played lacrosse. He believes participation in athletics supplements academics and helps young men and women become well-rounded by teaching them life lessons they can't receive anywhere else; and

Whereas, now in his fourth year at the helm of the Iron Horse athletic program, he also serves as an assistant principal; and

Whereas, when Dan Minkin took over the growing athletic department, he added seven teams, eight if counting B-team football, which in turn led to added hardware in the school's trophy case. Under his watch, the Iron Horses have won the Carlisle Cup two years in a row as the state's top Class AA athletic program; and

Whereas, Mr. Minkin freely gives credit where credit is due for his success: PSHS has some of the top athletes in the State; he has the support of PSHS administration; and, especially, he finds his work made easier by the work of Brittani Williams (administrative assistant), Anne-Magill Payne (bookkeeper), Eric Bendig (football coach and assistant athletic director), and Chris Buchholz (principal); and

Whereas, in addition, he finds strength in the firm support of his family: his lovely wife, Megan; and their two delightful children, Ansley and Welles; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House are grateful for the dedication and excellence that Dan Minkin has shown in serving Philip Simmons High School and the Palmetto State. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Daniel "Dan" Minkin of Philip Simmons High School on being named 2023 Region 8-AAA Athletic Director of the Year.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dan Minkin.

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