Bill > S0473

This resolution officially recognizes and congratulates the Forest Creek Middle School mock trial team for winning the South Carolina Bar's 2024 State Middle School Mock Trial Championship. The resolution highlights that the team competed against eleven other middle schools and presented both prosecution and defense sides of a fictional criminal case, with judging based on presentation skills. It emphasizes the educational value of mock trial programs, which help students develop critical thinking, collaboration, legal understanding, and problem-solving skills. The resolution specifically acknowledges the 19 student team members, their teachers Michelle Engstrom and Amanda VanValkenburgh, and attorney coach Gary Lemel. The South Carolina Senate expresses pride in the team's achievement and looks forward to their future accomplishments. Additionally, the resolution calls for a copy of the document to be presented to the team, teachers, coach, and school principal as a formal recognition of their success.

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