A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE LAURENCE MANNING ACADEMY SOFTBALL TEAM ON ITS STELLAR SEASON AND TO SALUTE ITS MEMBERS FOR CAPTURING THE 2024 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Summary
H4354 is a House resolution honoring the Laurence Manning Academy softball team for winning the 2024 South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Class 4A state championship. The resolution recounts the team’s season, including its 18-4 record, strong run differential, and victory over Hammond in the best-two-out-of-three championship series, and it highlights the team’s motto of “We, not me” as a reflection of its teamwork and sportsmanship.
The resolution also recognizes Head Coach Buddy Truett and assistant coaches Amy Marshall and Lisa Ard for guiding the team to the title, and it formally congratulates the players for their achievement. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Headmaster Tripp Boykin and Coach Truett, making the measure a ceremonial expression of legislative recognition rather than a change to substantive law.
Impact
H4354 does not amend, create, or repeal any state statutes and has no regulatory or fiscal effect. Its impact is limited to official House recognition of a private school athletic team and the public commemoration of a state championship, with copies of the resolution to be delivered to school leadership and the head coach.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is wholly positive and celebratory. The bill text praises the team’s discipline, dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship, and there is no recorded committee debate, vote controversy, or opposition in the provided materials. The overall tone is one of commendation for athletic success and school pride.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because this is a ceremonial resolution honoring a championship team, it does not appear to have generated policy disagreement, and no committee transcripts or votes are provided showing any dissent. The only substantive details are the team’s accomplishments and the individuals being recognized.