A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM AND COACHES FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 NATIONAL HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES' CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Summary
H4855 is a simple House resolution honoring the South Carolina State University football team and its coaches for winning the 2025 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Championship title. The resolution recounts SC State’s 40-38 four-overtime victory over Prairie View A&M in the Celebration Bowl, highlights the team’s comeback from a 21-point halftime deficit, and specifically praises quarterback Ryan Stubblefield, receiver Tyler Smith, and Head Coach Chennis Berry for their roles in the championship run.
The measure does not create or amend any state law, appropriate funds, or change any regulatory requirements. Its legal effect is limited to an official expression of recognition by the South Carolina House of Representatives, with a copy of the resolution to be presented to Coach Chennis Berry. The bill’s practical impact is ceremonial and symbolic, aimed at celebrating the university, its football program, and the State of South Carolina.
Impact
H4855 has no substantive impact on the South Carolina Code or on the rights, duties, or obligations of any person or agency. It is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes South Carolina State University’s football team and coaches for a championship season and directs that a copy be delivered to Coach Chennis Berry. The only affected parties are SC State University, its football program, the coaching staff, players, and the broader university community, which receive public recognition from the House.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill text itself is written in praise of the team’s comeback victory, championship performance, and coaching leadership, and there is no indication of opposition or controversy in the available context. Because there are no recorded committee transcripts or votes, the available record suggests unanimous or noncontroversial support typical of honorary resolutions.
Contention
There are no notable policy disputes or substantive points of contention in the available materials. The resolution is purely honorary, so any discussion would likely center only on the appropriateness of the recognition and the details of the team’s achievement rather than on legislative policy. No opposition, amendments, or divided votes are shown in the provided context.