Bill Text: SC S1266 | 2015-2016 | 121st General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Byrnes High School Boys Basketball Team
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2016-04-21 - Introduced and adopted [S1266 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2015-S1266-Introduced.html
A SENATE RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE THE BYRNES HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Whereas, the members of the Senate are pleased to learn that the Byrnes High School Runnin' Rebels boys basketball team defeated Irmo High School to take home the 4A State Championship; and
Whereas, under the direction of Coaches Layne Fowler, Adam McClain, Jake Inman, Derrick Jackson, Dan Szczecinski, and Mike Srock, the team took home the school's third state championship in boys basketball; and
Whereas, Coach Fowler, who was named the American Family Insurance ALL-USA state teams Coach of the Year for 2016 led the team with a 57-60 win in this year's final game; and
Whereas, Coach Fowler helped deliver the Rebels' first championship in more than a quarter century. Coach Fowler was a senior starting guard for Byrnes the last time they played for a state title, in 1993; and
Whereas, the team's managers include Michael Covil, Walker Morrow, Devin Miller, Noah Hill, and Israel Monroy. Athletic director is Tony Gillespie, Principal is Dr. Jeff Rogers, and Superintendent is Dr. Scott Turner. Team members include Hayden Brown, Bouvier Howard, Dreek Morgan, Jaylan Foster, Ray Miller, Davonte Wright, Phillip Simpson, Braxton Mills, Tyrique Glenn, Trey'von Davis, Christian Eitel, Hayden Mitchum, Kailyn Williams, Demarcus Gregory, John Guthrie, and Matt Crisman; and
Whereas, the South Carolina Senate appreciates the pride and recognition that the Byrnes High School Runnin' Rebels boys basketball team have brought to their school and community and, and the members look to hear of their continued accomplishments in the seasons to come. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the Senate, by this resolution, recognize the Byrnes High School boys basketball team on an outstanding season and congratulate them for winning the 4A State Championship.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Head Coach Layne Fowler.
