A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE The Bethune-Bowman High School JROTC Mohawk Battalion FOR achieving the honor unit with distinction designation.

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is pleased to learn that the Bethune-Bowman High School JROTC Mohawk Battalion has achieved the Honor Unit with Distinction designation; and

Whereas, The Bethune-Bowman High School JROTC Mohawk Battalion conducted the JROTC Program of Accreditation (JPA) inspection with representatives from the 4th Brigade, United States Army Cadet Command, and the United States Army Recruiting Command. This inspection occurs every three years and adheres to AdvancED Standards for Quality; and

Whereas, the JPA inspection consisted of Instructor and Cadet Portfolio interviews, Unit Report evaluation, Color Guard demonstration, In Ranks inspection, Continuous Improvement brief, and a Service-Learning brief; and

Whereas, the Mohawk Battalion earned an overall score of ninety-five percent. The Mohawk Battalion was designated as an Honor Unit with Distinction for their exceptional performance in all areas of the JROTC program. The JROTC program is led by Senior Army Instructor, LTC (RET) Brian Cole Sr. and Army Instructor, SFC (RET) Fred Styles; and

Whereas, the Senate is grateful for the Bethune-Bowman High School JROTC Mohawk Battalion's dedicated service to the people and the State of South Carolina and takes great pleasure in saluting the unit for achieving the Honor Unit with Distinction designation.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate the Bethune-Bowman High School JROTC Mohawk Battalion for achieving the Honor Unit with Distinction designation.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Bethune-Bowman High School JROTC Mohawk Battalion.

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