South Carolina H 5708: Ebony Young

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2025-2026 Bill 5708 Text of Previous Version (May. 18, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5708

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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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