South Carolina H 5587: 2026 Lee County First Steps Early Learning and Literacy Program Summit

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2025-2026 Bill 5587 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 28, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5587

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A house RESOLUTION

to congratulate lee county first steps on its 2026 annual 
Early learning summit and literacy program Sponsorship gala, to be held on May 
7, 2026. 

Whereas, Lee County 
First Steps is dedicated to promoting school readiness and advancing early 
literacy and numeracy for young children while supporting families throughout 
the local and regional community; and

Whereas, on May 7, 
2026, Lee County First Steps will host its Annual Celebrating Early Learning 
Gala, serving as the culminating event of the 2026 Early Learning Summit and 
Literacy Program sponsorship activities; and

Whereas, the gala will 
highlight the meaningful impact of programs supported by Save the Children and 
First Steps, including powerful testimonials from participating parents and 
caregivers; and

Whereas, this event 
will provide a valuable opportunity for community members to engage, connect, 
and advocate for young children and their families in meaningful ways; and 

Whereas, the Early Learning 
Community Initiative will include a summit featuring presentations on the 
importance of school readiness, literacy, and numeracy, as well as the critical 
role of parents and caregivers in a child's educational success; and 

Whereas, the summit 
will offer access to resources and information through participation by local, 
regional, and state agencies, equipping families and caregivers with tools to support 
early childhood development; and 

Whereas, the gala will 
serve as the capstone event of the initiative, offering insight into the 
positive outcomes and transformative impact of these programs on children and 
families; and 

Whereas, both the 
summit and gala are designed to strengthen partnerships, expand Lee County 
First Steps' early childhood network, and increase community awareness and 
engagement; and 

Whereas, these events 
will enhance access to learning materials and opportunities for children by 
providing families with tangible resources and support systems; and 

Whereas, Lee County First 
Steps recognizes and supports the 2026 Early Learning Community Initiative and 
Annual Celebrating Early Learning Gala as vital efforts to advance early 
childhood education and family engagement. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, congratulate Lee County First Steps on its 2026 Annual Early 
Learning Summit and Literacy Program Sponsorship Gala, to be held on May 7, 
2026. 

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Alexis D. Pipkins Sr., executive 
director of Lee County First Steps.

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