Bill
H 5534
Recognizes Global Eco Adventures for environmental education and conservation, and that EcoBall net proceeds fund GEA programs and the Mullikin Scholarship Fund.
Title: Global Eco Adventures & 10th annual EcoBall
Jurisdiction: South Carolina
Bill Type: House Resolution (H Res)
Status: Introduced and adopted on 2026-04-15
What this bill does
- This is a House resolution recognizing and honoring Global Eco Adventures (GEA), a South Carolina-based environmental education nonprofit.
- It celebrates GEA’s contributions to environmental stewardship, conservation, and resiliency efforts within South Carolina and beyond.
- It acknowledges GEA’s role in promoting environmental education and practical conservation through programs such as litter cleanups, environmental expeditions, kayaking initiatives, SCUBA training, and related outreach.
- It highlights GEA’s partnerships, notably as a founding partner of the SC7 Expedition (South Carolina 7) developed with the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, aimed at conservation, education, and disaster preparedness.
- It notes the EcoBall event as a prominent statewide gathering of business, conservation, government, and community leaders, underscoring links between environmental stewardship, economic vitality, and resilience planning.
- It states that net proceeds from the EcoBall will benefit:
- GEA program funding
- The Mary Elizabeth Mullikin Scholarship Fund (established in 2025) to support students pursuing studies in healthcare policy, law, and environmental sciences.
Who is being honored and why
- Global Eco Adventures (GEA), a nonprofit focused on environmental education, conservation, and sustainable practices in South Carolina and globally.
- Dr. Tom Mullikin (chairman emeritus and founder), Virginia Ann Mullikin (board chair), the Mullikin family, and GEA leadership, as the resolution is presented to them.
Key provisions and language
- The resolution recognizes GEA’s outstanding contributions to:
- Environmental stewardship
- Conservation
- Resiliency efforts across South Carolina and beyond
- It celebrates the 10th annual EcoBall on Earth Day, April 22, 2026.
- It designates that net proceeds from EcoBall support GEA programs and the Mullikin Scholarship Fund.
- It authorizes presentation of a copy of the resolution to GEA leadership and key individuals named (Dr. Tom Mullikin, Virginia Ann Mullikin, Mullikin family).
Who or what is affected
- Global Eco Adventures (GEA) and its programs, beneficiaries, and partners.
- The Mary Elizabeth Mullikin Scholarship Fund (established in 2025) and its scholarship recipients.
- Attendees and supporters of the EcoBall event (economic and reputational recognition within South Carolina’s environmental and philanthropic communities).
Procedural and timeline aspects
- This is a ceremonial resolution (H Res) rather than substantive law.
- It was introduced and adopted on 2026-04-15.
- The EcoBall referenced is scheduled for Earth Day, April 22, 2026, and the resolution notes it as the 10th annual event.
Impact and relevance
- Public acknowledgement of GEA’s work may enhance visibility and support for environmental education initiatives in South Carolina.
- By directing net proceeds to GEA programs and the Mullikin Scholarship Fund, the resolution ties philanthropic events to ongoing conservation and education funding.
- Highlights SC’s emphasis on resilience, coastal stewardship, and disaster preparedness as central themes in environmental policy and community planning.
Note: As a resolution, this bill does not impose new legal requirements or mandates; its primary function is ceremonial recognition and public framing of GEA’s contributions and the EcoBall’s philanthropic goals.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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