South Carolina H 4107: Links Day at the Capital 2025

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2025-2026 Bill 4107 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 26, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4107

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A house RESOLUTION

TO DECLARE 
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025, "LINKS DAY AT THE CAPITOL" AND TO RECOGNIZE SOUTHERN 
AREA DIRECTOR VANESSA FALLS AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTERS OF THE LINKS INC. 

Whereas, The Links Inc. 
is an international, nonprofit corporation, established in 1946 with a current 
membership of seventeen thousand professional women of African descent in two 
hundred ninety-nine chapters across forty-one states, the District of Columbia, 
the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, and the United Kingdom. It is one of the 
nation's oldest and largest volunteer service organizations, dedicated to 
enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of 
African Americans and other persons of African ancestry; and

Whereas, the 
organization's core values include friendship, integrity, honesty, service, 
commitment, family relationships, courage, respect for self and others, legacy, 
confidentiality, responsibility, and accountability. The members of The Links 
Inc. are influential decision-makers and opinion leaders who have made a 
profound impact in their communities and beyond. Collectively, they contribute 
more than one million documented hours of community service annually, 
strengthening communities and enhancing the nation; and

Whereas, the southern area 
of The Links Inc. is comprised of eighty-four chapters across seven states and 
the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Members of the southern area represent 
Mississippi and Alabama, known for their deep southern heritage; Louisiana, 
rich in French tradition and Creole culture; North and South Carolina, home to 
breathtaking coastal landscapes; Georgia, embodying southern charm; Florida, 
with its emerald coasts and sugar-white beaches; and The Bahamas, renowned for 
its sun-drenched tropical beauty; and

Whereas, The South 
Carolina Chapters of the Links Inc., including Aiken, Charleston, Columbia, 
Greenville, Hilton Head, Orangeburg, and Spartanburg, have exemplified 
leadership, advocacy, and service throughout the State, addressing critical 
issues such as health disparities, education, economic empowerment, and social 
justice through impactful programming and community engagement; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina chapters are dedicated to the mission of Friends Transforming Communities 
Through Service as they Lead with Intentional Friendship and Service. Their 
programmatic efforts focus on serving the underserved and being a voice for the 
voiceless, while simultaneously cultivating lasting friendships within the 
organization. By serving together, members strengthen connections, build closer 
relationships, and transform the communities they serve; and

Whereas, we are honored 
by the presence of Southern Area Director Vanessa Falls at the 2025 South 
Carolina Links Day at the Capitol. As the twenty-first southern area director 
and a dedicated member of the Birmingham, Alabama Chapter, her leadership, 
vision, and commitment continue to inspire and strengthen the work of The Links 
Inc. throughout the southern area; and

Whereas, Southern Area 
Director Vanessa Falls has demonstrated unwavering dedication to excellence, 
service, and advocacy, ensuring that the southern area of The Links Inc. remains 
at the forefront of positive social change through strategic leadership and 
impactful programming under the theme Leading with Intentional Friendship & 
Service; and

Whereas, on this 
occasion of the South Carolina Links Day at the Capitol, under the theme, 
Raising Our Collective Engagement through Advocacy, Education, and Training, we 
honor and celebrate Southern Area Director Vanessa Falls for her exceptional 
leadership and dedication, and we recognize the outstanding contributions of 
the South Carolina Chapters of The Links Inc. for their tireless efforts in 
transforming communities through service; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives welcome such a vital organization 
to the South Carolina State House and are pleased to have the opportunity to 
recognize their commitment and dedication to truly critical issues in South 
Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, declare 
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, "Links Day at the Capitol" and recognize Southern Area 
Director Vanessa Falls, and the South Carolina Chapters of the Links Inc. 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to the South Carolina Chapter President of the southern area of 
The Links Inc. 

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