South Carolina H 5580: Imani Jean

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2025-2026 Bill 5580 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 23, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5580

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognze and honor Imani Sarai Jean, a 
twelve-year-old student from Orangeburg county, and to congratulate her on her 
success as a motivational speaker, a published author, and role model to her 
peers. 

Whereas, the House of 
Representatives is pleased to learn that Imani Sarai Jean, a sixth grade 
student in Orangeburg, is making a meaningful impact on her community and 
beyond; and

Whereas, an ambassador 
for her school, Imani is a motivational speaker and published author who is 
making a lasting impression both in South Carolina and nationally; and

Whereas, she has earned 
multiple state and national speech titles, including consecutive National Beta 
Club Speech championships in 2024 and 2025, as well as consecutive South 
Carolina Beta Club Speech championships in 2024 and 2025; and

Whereas, the 2026 
Orangeburg County School District Spelling Bee winner, Imani was named the 2024 
Orangeburg County School District MLK Oratory winner; and

Whereas, she is the 
author of Imani's Voice, Imani's Victory: The Road to a National Championship, 
a book that shares her journey of finding her voice through challenging 
experiences, perseverance, and growth along her path to success; and

Whereas, she recently 
delivered a keynote address at the National Get Your Teach On Conference hosted 
by Hope and Wade King, where she spoke to over six thousand five hundred 
educators, inspiring them through her message of confidence, resilience, and 
purpose; and

Whereas, through her 
platform, Imani Inspires, on Instagram and YouTube, she continues to uplift and 
motivate others while serving as a positive role model among her peers and 
within her school community; and

Whereas, hoping to pursue a 
career in mass communications, Imani is committed to using her voice to inspire 
others and to create meaningful change in the world; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn of the success of young 
people in the Palmetto State, like Imani Sarai Jean, who use their God-given 
talents and perseverance to demonstrate excellence, leadership, and a 
commitment to make a difference in their communities, to set high standards for 
themselves and their peers, and to serve as effective role models. 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 Imani Sarai Jean, a twelve-year-old 
student from Orangeburg County, and congratulate her on her success as a 
motivational speaker, a published author, and role model to her peers.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Imani Sarai Jean and her family.

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