Ebony Young

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terry Alexander and 119 co-sponsors

The resolution publicly honors Ebony Young for her leadership in developing and implementing the PALMS drafting software to modernize South Carolina’s drafting processes.

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Overview

Type: House Resolution (not a bill that would enact law)

Jurisdiction: South Carolina

Session: 2025-2026

Title: Not yet available

Status: Introduced and adopted (May 14, 2026)

Primary purpose: Recognize and honor Ebony Young for distinguished service to South Carolina and for her instrumental role in the development and implementation of the PALMS drafting software system.

Main Purpose and Intent

To publicly acknowledge Ebony Young’s long-standing service to the State of South Carolina.

To commend her leadership and significant contributions to the PALMS Project, a modern drafting system designed to replace or upgrade the state’s former drafting system.

To extend best wishes and congratulations as she advances in her career (noting an upcoming promotion in Ireland).

Key Provisions and Changes

As a resolution, the document primarily consists of:
- Expressions of appreciation and recognition for Ebony Young’s work.
- Statements detailing her biography, professional history, and role in PALMS.
- Formal resolution language to present a copy of the resolution to Ebony Young.

Notable substantive content:
- Acknowledges her collaboration with the South Carolina House of Representatives, Senate, and Legislative Council.
- States her contribution to mastering, designing, developing, and administering the PALMS drafting project.
- Describes PALMS as a “modern and more efficient drafting system” intended to improve the state’s drafting processes.

Who/What Would Be Affected

Ebony Young: Recognized and honored for her service; the resolution is a formal commendation in her honor.

PALMS Project: Recognized for its role in modernizing the drafting system; the resolution highlights the project’s importance and Young’s leadership.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change statutes, allocate funds, or impose new requirements on agencies or the public.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

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

Sponsors: A broad list of co-sponsors from both chambers’ members, indicating widespread legislative support.

Next steps: As a resolution, it would be finalized for presentation to Ebony Young and does not create enforceable obligations or fiscal impacts.

Summary in Plain Language

This South Carolina House resolution serves to publicly honor Ebony Young for her dedicated public service and for her crucial role in developing and implementing the PALMS drafting software. It outlines her career path, her work with state federal offices and private sector experience, and emphasizes her leadership in modernizing the state’s drafting processes. The resolution also notes her upcoming promotion and extends warm wishes for her future success. No new laws, funding, or policy changes are enacted by this resolution; its function is ceremonial recognition.