South Carolina H 5193: Bridges Preparatory School Future Business Leaders of America

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2025-2026 Bill 5193 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 18, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5193

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND 
COMMEND THE BRIDGES PREPARATORY SCHOOL FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA 
(FBLA) CHAPTER FOR ITS DEDICATION TO LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICE, 
AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

Whereas, the Bridges 
Preparatory School FBLA chapter works diligently to prepare students for 
careers in business, computer science, and leadership through competitive 
events, service initiatives, and professional skill-building opportunities; and

Whereas, the students of 
Bridges Preparatory School consistently demonstrate dedication, teamwork, and a 
strong commitment to making a positive impact within their school and the 
surrounding community; and 

Whereas, Future 
Business Leaders of America Inc. (FBLA) is a nonprofit educational organization 
whose first chapter was established in Johnson City, Tennessee, in 1942; and

Whereas, Iowa became 
FBLA's first state chapter in 1947; and 

Whereas, Bridges 
Preparatory School officially chartered its local FBLA chapter on February 19, 
2025; and 

Whereas, FBLA includes 
more than 250,000 members and advisors across 4,600 chapters nationwide in 
middle schools, high schools, colleges, universities, career and technical 
schools, and private business institutions; and 

Whereas, FBLA is a 
professional organization dedicated to fostering a positive partnership between 
business and education through innovative leadership and career development 
programs; and 

Whereas, FBLA members actively 
engage in community service and strive to deepen their understanding of the modern 
business environment; and 

Whereas, the Bridges 
Preparatory School FBLA chapter has been recognized by National FBLA as a 
Champion Chapter for its community service initiatives; and

Whereas, FBLA equips 
middle school, high school, and college students with foundational business and 
leadership skills and assists them in successfully transitioning from school to 
the workforce. 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 commend the Bridges Preparatory School Future 
Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter for its dedication to leadership 
development, community service, and academic excellence.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Charity Summers, Bridges 
Preparatory School FBLA Advisor.

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