South Carolina H 5258: Henry Edsel Hemmingway

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2025-2026 Bill 5258 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 25, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5258

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A house RESOLUTION

TO HONOR AND 
RECOGNIZE KHALI GALLMAN ON HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE MIDLANDS COMMUNITY 
AND THE CREATION OF 803 DAY, A WEEKEND-LONG CELEBRATION OF THE MIDLANDS, 
SYMBOLIZING UNITY, PRIDE, AND THE VIBRANT SPIRIT OF THE AREA.

Whereas, Khali Gallman, 
a Columbia native, is a public relations consultant, author, and licensed 
Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty Midtown. She is the owner of Epitome. LLC, 
a boutique consulting firm that specializes in website, app, and small business 
development. She is a cum laude graduate of the School of Business and Industry 
at Florida A&M University where she earned a bachelor of science degree in business 
administration with a concentration in management and marketing. She also 
received a Master of Business Administration degree from the Darla Moore School 
of Business at the University of South Carolina, as well as graduating in 2011 from 
Leadership Columbia, a program through the Columbia Chamber of Commerce 
dedicated to developing and engaging leaders in Columbia; and

Whereas, Khali has 
served the South Carolina market for many years, selling land, mobile homes, 
town houses, resale single family homes, and new construction, while working with 
nearly every community builder in the area. Khali was named one of thirty 
individuals as a part of the 2024 Power List of Movers and Shakers in Arts and Culture 
by the Free Times Post and Courier. Her work and efforts have also been 
featured on numerous local and national media channels; and

Whereas, Khali is a certified professional 
résumé writer, a member of the National Association of Workforce Development 
Professionals, the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career 
Coaches, and the Southeastern Employment and Training Association. She is also 
a Richland County commissioner, serving as vice chair of the Conservation 
Commission. She serves as a board member of the Cola Rosé Shower, Keep the 
Midlands Beautiful, the Richland County Public Education Partners, and the 
Columbia Celebration Collective. She is also a member of The Girl Friends Inc. 
MOLES Inc. and past vice chair of strategic initiatives of Columbia Opportunity 
Resource; and

Whereas, Khali is the 
creator and organizer of 803 Day. This celebration, started in 2024, is 
recognized on August third every year. She created 803 Day to spread awareness 
and support for local businesses and organizations while encouraging residents 
and visitors to get out, get moving, and explore the great City of Columbia. 803 
Day is a weekend full of activities and celebrations of the Midlands such as the 
803 Day 5K Run/Walk, the 803 Day Festival, a citywide scavenger hunt, and $8.03 
specials from participating restaurants, retailers, and small businesses; and

Whereas, the mission of 
the 803 Day Festival is to provide a safe and fun celebration that creates 
awareness and urges people to support local businesses in the community, while 
also fostering relationships and encouraging residents to be active by getting 
outside and moving. The festival creates an inviting atmosphere, allowing 
residents and visitors alike to explore all that the city has to offer; and 

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the work that 
Khali Gallman has done to better the community of the Midlands with the 
creation of 803 Day, and look forward to seeing her future accomplishments in 
the days 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, honor and recognize Khali Gallman on her outstanding 
service to the Midlands community and the creation of 803 Day, a weekend-long 
celebration of the Midlands, symbolizing unity, pride, and the vibrant spirit 
of the area.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Khali Gallman.

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