Bill Text: SC H4549 | 2019-2020 | 123rd General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Thomas Hugh Simrill IV
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-05-08 - Introduced and adopted [H4549 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2019-H4549-Introduced.html
A HOUSE RESOLUTION
TO CONGRATULATE THOMAS HUGH SIMRILL IV ON HIS GRADUATION FROM THE CITADEL AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to learn that Thomas Hugh "Tommy" Simrill IV graduated from The Citadel on May 4, 2019, with a bachelor's degree in history; and
Whereas, the son of Tom and Cindy Simrill of Acworth, Georgia, Tommy Simrill followed in his father's footsteps when he decided to attend The Citadel; and
Whereas, Tommy Simrill had an outstanding academic career while a cadet at the state's military college, graduating with an overall grade point average of 3.37 and a 3.88 grade point average in history coursework; and
Whereas, he was named to the Dean's List five times, a recognition given to students enrolled in at least twelve or more semester hours whose grade point average of 3.2 or higher, and was a two-time Gold Star recipient, which is awarded to Dean's List honorees with a grade point average of at least 3.7 in a given semester; and
Whereas, Tommy was a member of The Citadel's rifle team, lettering twice. He also was named a Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) Scholastic All-American three times and served as the rifle team's honor representative on the Cadet Honor Committee; and
Whereas, he attended The Citadel on a four-year Navy scholarship and a rifle scholarship. After graduating, he will be commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy and will train as a Naval Flight Officer in Pensacola, Florida; and
Whereas, the House takes great pride in the academic accomplishments of those individuals attending any of the many fine colleges and universities of this State, including The Citadel, and is especially grateful for those students who, like Tommy Simrill, give of themselves by enlisting in the United States military as part of gaining an education. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Thomas Hugh Simrill IV on his graduation from The Citadel and wish him well in his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Tommy Simrill.
