Ebony Young

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Russell Ott

The resolution honors Ebony Young for leading the PALMS Project, a modern drafting and chamber desk system that enhances efficiency in South Carolina’s General Assembly.

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Overview

Type: Senate Resolution

Jurisdiction: South Carolina

Session: 2025-2026

Title: Not yet available

Status: Introduced and adopted on 2026-05-14

Primary purpose: Honor and recognize Ebony Young for her years of distinguished public service to South Carolina and for her integral role in developing and implementing the PALMS Project.

Main purpose and intent

The resolution formally commends Ebony Young for her professional contributions to the State of South Carolina.

It specifically acknowledges her pivotal work in the development and implementation of the PALMS Project, described as a modern and more efficient drafting and chamber desk system for the General Assembly.

Key provisions and changes

Recognition: The bill serves as an official Senate resolution honoring Ebony Young.

Specific commendation: Highlights her leadership, dedication, and extensive knowledge of the General Assembly’s operations.

Announcement of achievement: Credits Young with guiding the PALMS Project from development through implementation, noting her role as a key leader and mentor.

Presentation: Requires that a copy of the resolution be presented to Ebony Young.

Who or what is affected

Individual: Ebony Young, recognizing her service and contributions.

Institution: South Carolina General Assembly (through acknowledgment of a project (PALMS) associated with drafting and chamber work).

Broader impact: Signals the legislature’s appreciation for personnel contributions to modernization efforts within state government operations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction/adoption: The resolution was introduced and adopted on May 14, 2026.

Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Russell Ott.

Nature of document: A ceremonial resolution rather than substantive statutory change; has no direct effect on law or policy beyond formal recognition.

Next steps: A copy of the resolution is to be presented to Ebony Young.

Notes

The PALMS Project is described as a modern drafting and chamber desk system intended to improve efficiency in the General Assembly.

The resolution highlights Young’s career history, including roles in Verizon, the South Carolina Judicial Department, IBM, ICAP, Propylon, and leadership in PALMS-related work.

While primarily ceremonial, the resolution serves to publicly acknowledge and celebrate individual contributions to state government modernization efforts.