South Carolina S 1198: Ebony Young

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2025-2026 Bill 1198 Text of Previous Version (May. 18, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 1198

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE EBONY YOUNG FOR HER YEARS OF 
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND FOR HER INTEGRAL PART 
IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE PALMS PROJECT.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are grateful to Ebony Young for her many years of 
service to the State of South Carolina and her invaluable contributions to the development 
and implementation of the PALMS Project; and

Whereas, Ebony Young was 
born on December 16, 1984, in Manhattan, New York, to Belinda Butler and Craig 
Young. At a young age, her family returned to South Carolina, where she was 
raised in St. Stephen in a close-knit and loving family alongside her siblings, 
Dexter, Stefan, and Ashley. She was also greatly influenced by the love and 
guidance of her aunt and uncle, Ruth and William Mallett, who helped raise her 
alongside her cousins and have always considered her one of their own; and

Whereas, Ms. Young 
attended Timberland High School in St. Stephen before continuing her education 
at the University of South Carolina, where she earned a Bachelor of Science 
degree in Technology Support and Training Management in 2006; and

Whereas, Ms. Young began 
her professional career with Verizon Wireless as a customer service 
representative. In 2007, she joined the South Carolina Judicial Department as a 
help desk technician and later served as an applications business analyst. 
After more than six years with the Judicial Department, she became an Oracle 
Identity Manager (OIM) operations analyst at the University of South Carolina. 
In 2015, she joined International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where 
she served in several analytical and leadership roles, including business 
analyst, release manager, and operations analyst. In 2019, after nearly five 
years with IBM, she became a senior consultant and business analyst with 
Intellectual Capitol (ICAP). In November 2020, she joined Propylon as a 
business analyst and, in July 2023, was promoted to senior business analyst, 
where she mentors and leads teams of mid-tier and associate business analysts; 
and

Whereas, Ms. Young is a 
proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated; and

Whereas, a woman of strong 
Christian faith, Ms. Young enjoys worshipping online with 2819 Church in 
Atlanta, Georgia. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling the world, spending 
time with family and friends, and watching musicals, with The Wiz ranking among 
her favorites; and

Whereas, through her work 
with Propylon, Ms. Young was tasked with learning every aspect of the General 
Assembly's operations in order to help create and administer the PALMS Project, 
a modern and more efficient drafting and chamber desk system. As a key leader 
in the project's development and implementation, she has devoted countless 
hours, extraordinary effort, and exceptional work product to advancing the 
PALMS program. Few individuals possess a deeper understanding of the inner 
workings of the General Assembly than Ebony Young. Throughout her years of 
service on the project, she has been a trusted colleague and friend to many, 
always willing to go the extra mile and lend a helping hand; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are deeply appreciative of the dedication, 
professionalism, and countless contributions Ebony Young has provided to the 
General Assembly and the State of South Carolina. Though she will be greatly 
missed as she embarks upon an exciting promotion in Ireland, the members extend 
their warmest congratulations and best wishes for continued success, raising a 
celebratory glass of Guinness in her honor and eagerly anticipating hearing of 
her many accomplishments abroad while looking forward to her eventual return. 
Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the 
South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, 
honor and recognize Ebony Young for her years of distinguished service to the 
State of South Carolina and for her integral part in developing and 
implementing the PALMS Project.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Ebony Young.

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