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S 1138

Jada Samuel

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Allen

Senate Resolution 1138 honors Jada M. Samuel for her Miss South Carolina 2023 achievements, education, and leadership as a positive state ambassador.

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Bill Summary · S 1138

Summary: Senate Resolution S 1138 (2025-2026) – Jada M. Samuel

Purpose

  • Recognize and commend Jada M. Samuel, Miss South Carolina 2023, for her achievements, leadership, and representation of the Palmetto State.
  • Formal statement of appreciation from the South Carolina Senate for her discipline, aspirations, and talent in representing South Carolina with dignity and poise.

Key Provisions

  • Declaration of recognition: The Senate congratulates Jada M. Samuel for winning Miss South Carolina 2023 (June 24, 2023) and serving as an ambassador for South Carolina.
  • Qualities highlighted: Emphasizes her discipline, aspirations, talent, intellect, community involvement, and role as a positive representative of the state.
  • Awards and accomplishments noted:
    • Talent achievement: Won Miss Evening Gown Award; performed a monologue during the competition.
    • Scholarships: Earned over $85,000 in scholarships through the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization for competition placement, community service, and platform dedication.
    • Education and career: USC graduate; former lifestyle reporter; transitioned to politics as a digital strategist; earned an MBA in Marketing from LSU Shreveport (2023); current role with SCETV as an on-air host and producer.
    • Philanthropy/impact: Founded the nonprofit mentoring organization iShapeMe to empower girls and young women.
  • Presentation of resolution: The Senate directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Jada M. Samuel.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Jada M. Samuel, Miss South Carolina 2023.
  • Indirect impact: Public acknowledgment by state government of her achievements and role as a state ambassador.
  • No statutory changes, funding allocations, or regulatory adjustments are proposed; this is a ceremonial, goodwill resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced and adopted on April 22, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Karl Allen.
  • Nature of bill: A Senate Resolution (ceremonial legislative instrument) recognizing an individual for exemplary service and representation.
  • No operative provisions, budgetary implications, or implementation timelines beyond the recognition itself.

Obvious Notes

  • This bill is purely honorific and ceremonial, with no regulatory or funding effects.
  • The text emphasizes Jada Samuel’s achievements, education, professional work, and nonprofit leadership as the basis for commendation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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