Gov. Nikki Haley Honors College World Series Champion Chanticleers, Issues Proclamation Recognizing CCU Chanticleer Baseball Team
June 30, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley Issues Proclamation Recognizing CCU Chanticleer Baseball Team
Proclamation Designates Today As “Chanticleer Baseball National Champions Day”
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley has issued a proclamation recognizing the Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers for winning the College World Series NCAA national championship.
The proclamation designates today, Friday, July 1, 2016, as “Chanticleer Baseball National Champions Day” throughout the state of South Carolina and encourages all South Carolinians to join together in congratulating the Chanticleer baseball team and Head Coach Gary Gilmore for their outstanding performance in the 2016 College World Series.
On Thursday, the governor ordered a Coastal Carolina University flag be flown over the Statehouse to honor the Chanticleers and issued the following statement:
“Michael and I are proud to congratulate Coastal Carolina University on winning its first national championship in school history. This team embodied so many of the things we love about our state – and the fact that the Chanticleers are bringing the College World Series championship trophy back to South Carolina is something we can all celebrate. Cinderella is a Chanticleer!”
To view a copy of the proclamation, click here.
