H 5083 — Broome HS girls weight team champs

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 Davis Whereas,Memorial theStreet" Southand Carolinaerect Houseappropriate ofmarkers Representativesor issigns pleasedalong tothis learnportion that the members of theHighway Broomecontaining Highthese Schoolwords. varsity and junior varsity strength teams of Spartanburg County earned both the 2025 Class AAA State Championship and the Overall Female Team State Championship at the South Carolina High School Strength Coaches Association State Meet held at Lexington High School on Saturday, November 8, 2025;

and   Whereas, toSamuel theL. thrill of their exuberant fans, the Broome Lady Centurions stole the show in not only winning the AAA state championship, but also winning the overall team state championship and defeating competitive fields of opponents;

andDavis  was Whereas,born BroomeFebruary had17, an1953, impressive showing in bothHartsville, the varsityyoungest andson juniorof varsityAlbert division with eight total state champions and double-digit,Josephine All-StateDavis. lifters.

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and  Dorothy Whereas,J. the team's remarkable performance included eight individual state champions, numerous All-State selections, and several new state records;

andYoung,   Whereas, in the varsity division, Zaria Nash (110 Class) claimed a state championship and setstrong newaunts, stateuncles, records in the squat and total,cousins. while Madison Watson (130 Class), Kourtney Wofford (150 Class), and Mahalia Williams (200+ Class) also earned state champion titles, with Williams setting a new state record in the broad jump;

andIn  this Whereas,environment inof thelove junior varsity division, Makayla Evans (110 Class), Hannah Cooksey (120 Class), Natalie Ervin (130 Class), and Harlynnsupport DawkinsDavis (170grew Class)up each earned state champion titles, with additional All-State honors awarded to Breannabecome Danielan and Amber Ivey, alongside outstanding performancesbusiness fromowner teammates Sarah Bentley, Kaylyn Ross, MyJoi Powell-Anderson, and Paytonan Varner;exemplary man;

and   Whereas, furtherat honorsthe weretender earnedage byof Laylaten, McKellar,Davis statebecame runnera upstudent andof recordmortuary holderscience inunder the broadleadership jump,of andHarold byL. multiple All-State lifters including Riley Carson, Cheyenne Mitchell, Kaleigha Werts, and Armonie Brannon, with strong performances from Lanisha Gist, Maggie Humphries, Zoey Cooksey, Lisa Lyles, Keely Brown, and Mimi Foster;

andYoung,  the Whereas,proprietor inof aYoung sport& thatYoung demandsFuneral discipline,Home strength,in andHartsville. competitive excellence, Head Coach Dr.

ChadThe CookseyYoungs andwere Assistantcivic-minded Coachmembers Rebeccaof Cooperthe maximizedcommunity their own athletic experience and trainingstaffed tothe producefuneral ahome championship-caliberwith teamindividuals andfrom teach these athletes life principles that will prove invaluable through life beyond the fieldcommunity, ofparticularly competition;young males.

andThe  Youngs Whereas,invested thein Southa Carolinaplethora House of Representativesyoung appreciatespeople, thebut pride and recognition that the Broomeonly strengthone athleteswho havestayed broughtwas toSamuel theirLee schoolDavis. and to the Spartanburg community, and the members look forward to following their continued accomplishments in the days to come.

Now,At therefore,age  ten Behe itwas resolvedpoor bybut ambitious, working diligently in the Housefuneral ofhome Representatives:for several years, becoming a son to the Young family;

  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor  theWhereas, BroomeHarold HighL. School varsity and junior varsity strength teams, coaches, and school officials for a remarkable season and congratulate them for winning the 2025 South Carolina Class AAA State Championship title and the Overall Female Team State Championship.

 Young Bepassed itunexpectedly furtherin resolved1978 thatfollowed a copymonth oflater thisby resolutionhis bewife, presentedDorothy. to Principal Rodney Graves and Coach Chad Cooksey.

----XX----Young Thishad weblong pagestated washis lastdesire updatedthat onDavis Februaryown 04,a 2026"piece" atof 10:50the AMfuneral home.

Just before her death, Mrs.

Young honored the request with Sam sharing ownership of the funeral home with the Young's daughter.

At the daughter's request in 1983, Davis purchased her portion of the funeral home and became the sole proprietor;

and   Whereas, a visionary, Davis purchased adjacent property in 1996 to build a five-door garage and to provide additional parking for chapel services and community events.

The former garage was converted into a casket room that could house more than thirty high-quality units, and a conference room to provide privacy for families making funeral arrangements.

The Youngs legacy of first-rate service continues through the current generation;

and   Whereas, a pillar of service and compassion, Davis left an indelible mark on the Hartsville community through his selfless actions and unwavering dedication to others.

He ensured dignified burials for all families in need knowing he may not receive compensation, embodying the principle that everyone deserves a respectful farewell;

and   Whereas, like the Youngs before him, Davis empowered individuals without the opportunity to pursue higher education by helping them acquire skills through trade school or vocational training.

This enhanced their employment prospects and enabled them to better support their families.

During the holiday season, Davis generously gave away one hundred gift cards of one hundred dollars each.

Seniors received hams and turkeys to ensure they too could enjoy a festive holiday meal;

and   Whereas, Davis actively supported community events by providing parking for those attending gatherings at Pride Park, increasing accessibility, and fostering a sense of unity among residents.  He also served as a compassionate advocate for families navigating the probate process following the death of a loved one, recognizing the confusion and stress that can accompany legal matters;

and   Whereas, Samuel L.

Davis departed this life on October 2, 2022, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, generosity, selflessness, and a tireless commitment to serving others;

and   Whereas, it is altogether fitting and proper that this son of the Palmetto State who touched countless lives, embodied the true spirit of community, and left an enduring impact on the City of Hartsville and beyond be remembered with a street named in his honor.

Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

  That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request the Department of Transportation name the portion of 6th Street in the City of Hartsville in Darlington County from its intersection with 5th Street to its intersection with East Home Avenue "Samuel L.

Davis Memorial Street" and erect appropriate markers or signs along this portion of highway containing these words.

  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.

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