The bill, H. 4171, is a House Resolution recognizing and honoring the Hammond School varsity football team, coaches, and school officials for their outstanding performance during the 2024 season, culminating in their victory at the South Carolina Independent School Association Class 4A State Championship. The resolution highlights the team's impressive achievement of winning their eighth consecutive state title and their overall record of sixteen state championships since 2006. The resolution also acknowledges the pivotal moments of the championship game against Porter-Gaud, where the Skyhawks secured their victory with a last-minute touchdown pass.
The resolution expresses gratitude for the pride and recognition the Hammond players have brought to their school and community, and it looks forward to their future accomplishments. It concludes with a directive to present a copy of the resolution to Joseph Lumpkin III, Head of Upper School, and Coach Jon Wheeler, celebrating their contributions to the team's success.