South Carolina H 5534: Tucker/Haney State Museum donation

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2025-2026 Bill 5534 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 15, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5534

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A house RESOLUTION

TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE GLOBAL ECO ADVENTURES (GEA), 
A SOUTH CAROLINA-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOR ITS 
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, CONSERVATION, AND 
RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA AND BEYOND AND TO CELEBRATE THE 
OCCASION OF ITS 10TH ANNUAL ECOBALL EVENT, TO BE HELD ON EARTH DAY.

Whereas, Global Eco 
Adventures (GEA) is a South Carolina nonprofit organization dedicated to 
advancing environmental education, conservation, and sustainable practices 
across the Palmetto State and around the world through impactful programs such 
as litter sweeps and community cleanups, environmental expeditions, kayaking 
initiatives, and SCUBA diving training. Through its work, GEA promotes 
environmental stewardship while advancing resilience in the face of evolving 
environmental challenges, including coastal erosion, sea-level rise, flooding, 
and severe weather events that increasingly impact South Carolina's 
communities, natural resources, and economic stability; and

Whereas, GEA's efforts 
support the protection and restoration of critical ecosystems, including 
marshes, waterways, and coastal habitats, which serve as natural defenses 
against storms, enhance water quality, and contribute to the long-term 
resilience and sustainability of the State; and

Whereas, GEA is a 
founding partner of the South Carolina 7 (SC7) Expedition, developed in 
collaboration with the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, which 
promotes conservation, education, and economic awareness across South 
Carolina's diverse geographic regions while reinforcing the importance of 
environmental stewardship and disaster preparedness; and

Whereas, through 
education, outreach, and experiential learning, GEA helps equip citizens, 
students, and community leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to 
respond to environmental challenges, strengthen community resilience, and 
support informed decision making regarding natural resource management and 
hazard mitigation; and

Whereas, the work of 
GEA reflects a broader commitment to global conservation and environmental 
responsibility, connecting South Carolina's natural heritage to worldwide 
efforts to protect biodiversity, promote sustainability, and build resilient 
communities in the face of shared environmental challenges; and

Whereas, the EcoBall 
has become one of South Carolina's premier gatherings of business, 
conservation, government, and community leaders, highlighting the essential and 
enduring connection between environmental stewardship, economic vitality, and 
resilience planning in South Carolina. The 10th annual EcoBall, to be held on 
Earth Day, April 22, 2026, marks a significant milestone, serving as both a 
celebration of progress and a continued call to action to protect the state's 
natural resources, enhance disaster preparedness, and promote sustainable 
growth for future generations; and

Whereas, net proceeds 
from the event will benefit GEA programs and the Mary Elizabeth Mullikin 
Scholarship Fund, established in 2025 in honor of a cherished member of the GEA 
family to support students pursuing studies in healthcare policy, law, and 
environmental sciences, fields essential to advancing conservation, public 
policy, and resilience planning in South Carolina and beyond; and

Whereas, the members of 
the House commend the sponsors, partners, volunteers, and supporters of Global 
Eco Adventures and the EcoBall for their steadfast commitment to environmental 
stewardship, education, and the continued prosperity and resilience of this 
great State and its people. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, honor and recognize Global Eco Adventures (GEA), a South 
Carolina-based environmental education nonprofit organization, for its 
outstanding contributions to environmental stewardship, conservation, and 
resiliency efforts across South Carolina and beyond and celebrate the occasion 
of its 10th annual EcoBall event, to be held on Earth Day.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Tom Mullikin, chairman 
emeritus and founder of Global Eco Adventures; Virginia Ann Mullikin, board 
chair; the Mullikin family; and the leadership of Global Eco Adventures.

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