South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H4876

Introduced
1/14/26  

Caption

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE WILSON HALL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM AND THEIR COACHES ON THEIR SENSATIONAL PERFORMANCE AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR SECOND CONSECUTIVE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Summary

H4876 is a House resolution recognizing and honoring the Wilson Hall boys cross country team and its coaches for winning the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) 4A State Championship. The resolution highlights that the team won its second consecutive state title, set school and SCISA meet records, and that runner Trip Hunt won the individual state championship. It also specifically commends Head Coach Reid Schwartz and the coaching staff for their role in the team’s success. The resolution is ceremonial and does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Its effect is limited to official legislative recognition, with a copy of the resolution to be presented to Wilson Hall leadership. The measure serves to publicly commend the athletes, coaches, and school community for their achievement and to place that recognition in the official records of the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Impact

H4876 has no regulatory or fiscal impact on state statutes, agencies, or private parties because it is a commemorative House resolution rather than substantive legislation. Its only legal effect is to express the House’s recognition of Wilson Hall’s cross country team and to authorize presentation of the resolution to school officials. No state law is changed, and no rights, duties, or benefits are created beyond ceremonial acknowledgment.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is uniformly positive and celebratory. The resolution praises the team’s athletic performance, record-setting results, and the coaches’ leadership, and the House appears to view the accomplishment as a source of pride for the school and community. There is no evidence of opposition, controversy, or divided opinion in the available materials.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the bill text, voting history, or committee materials provided. Because the resolution is honorary and noncontroversial, it does not appear to have generated debate over policy, costs, or legal consequences. Any discussion would likely have focused only on the merits of the team’s accomplishment and the appropriateness of formal recognition.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SC H4875

Wilson Hall Bowling Girls and Boys Champions

SC H3719

Wilson Hall boys XC champs

SC H4872

Thomas Sumter Boys Cross Country State Championship

SC H4874

Wilson Hall Girls Track and Field Championship

SC H4528

Wilson Hall girls track champs

SC H3683

Heathwood Hall girls cross country champs

SC H5052

Green Sea Floyd Boys Cross Country

SC H5292

Heathwood Hall Girl's Cross Country

SC H5550

South Pointe HS cross country champs

SC H5291

Williamsburg Academy football champs

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.