H 5708

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 5708
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A house RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE and honor EBONY YOUNG FOR HER
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND FOR HER INSTRUMENTAL
ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PALMS PROJECT.
Whereas, it is altogether
fitting and proper that the South Carolina House of Representatives should
pause in its deliberations to honor Ebony Young for her many years of dedicated
service to the State of South Carolina and for her invaluable contributions to
the development and implementation of the PALMS drafting software; and
Whereas, Ebony Young was
born on December 16, 1984, in Manhattan, New York, to Belinda Butler and Craig
Young. At a young age, her family returned to St. Stephen, South Carolina, to
be closer to loved ones. She was raised alongside her siblings, Dexter, Stefan,
and Ashley, in a close-knit and family-oriented environment. Her Aunt Ruth
Mallett and Uncle William Mallett also played an important role in her upbringing,
embracing her as one of their own alongside her cousins. Throughout her life,
she has remained deeply devoted to her family, always offering love, guidance,
and support; and
Whereas, Ms. Young
attended Timberland High School in St. Stephen before continuing her education
at the University of South Carolina, where she earned a Bachelor of Science
degree in Technology Support and Training Management; and
Whereas, upon graduating
from the University of South Carolina in 2006, Ms. Young began her professional
career with Verizon Wireless as a customer service representative. In 2007, she
joined the South Carolina Judicial Department as a help desk technician and
later served as an applications business analyst. After more than six years
with the Judicial Department, she became an Oracle Identity Manager operations
analyst at the University of South Carolina. In 2015, she joined International
Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where she served in several leadership and
analytical roles, including business analyst, release manager, and operations
analyst. In 2019, after nearly five years with IBM, she became a senior
consultant and business analyst with Intellectual Capitol (ICAP). In November
2020, she joined Propylon as a business analyst and, in July 2023, was promoted
to senior business analyst, where she has mentored and led teams of mid-tier
and associate business analysts; and
Whereas, through her work
with Propylon, Ms. Young began collaborating with the House, the Senate, Legislative
Council, and LSA, mastering the former drafting system while helping to design,
develop, and administer the PALMS Project, a modern and more efficient drafting
system. As a key leader in the project's implementation, she dedicated
countless hours, late nights, and unwavering effort to ensuring its success.
Throughout her years of service on the project, she has been known for her
professionalism, kindness, and willingness to assist others, consistently going
above and beyond in service to her colleagues and the State of South Carolina;
and
Whereas, Ms. Young is a
proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Incorporated, and a woman of strong Christian faith who enjoys worshipping
online with 2819 Church in Atlanta, Georgia; and
Whereas, in her leisure
time, Ms. Young enjoys traveling throughout the world, with Chicago ranking
among her favorite destinations; and
Whereas, the members of
the South Carolina House of Representatives are deeply grateful for the
dedication, professionalism, and countless contributions Ebony Young has
provided to the General Assembly and the State of South Carolina. Although she
will be greatly missed as she embarks upon an exciting promotion in Ireland,
the members extend their warmest congratulations and best wishes for continued
success, eagerly anticipating hearing of her many future accomplishments abroad
and welcoming her return in the years to come. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the
South Carolina House of Representatives,
by this resolution, recognize and honor Ebony Young for her distinguished
service to the State of South Carolina and for her integral role in the development
and implementation of the PALMS Project.
Be it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Ebony Young.
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