South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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S. 828
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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Devine
Document Path: LC-0398VR-GM26.docx
Introduced in the Senate on January 20, 2026
Adopted by the Senate on January 20, 2026
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
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| 1/20/2026 | Senate | Introduced and adopted (Senate Journal-page 4) |
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A senate RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE DR. CINDY TRIMM, BUSINESS AND LIFE STRATEGIST AND FORMER SENATOR, AND TO WELCOME HER TO THE PALMETTO STATE.
Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is pleased to learn that former senator Dr. Cindy Trimm will visit South Carolina on February 6, 2026; and
Whereas, trained in strategic leadership at the prestigious Oxford University Saïd Business School and Corporate Governance at Harvard University, Dr. Cindy Trimm consults executives, media titans, and heads of state. Prior to her policy-making career, she served as advisor to government on issues such as social reconstruction, social progress, community development, drug interdiction, drug intervention, and educational reform. Her focus has become building communities that drive and nations that prosper; and
Whereas, the visionary founder and CEO of Trimm International, she leads compassionate innovators in cultural transformation through community development, the empowerment of women and girls, medical outreach, and education with executive coaching, consulting, and advising. Her work has garnered recognition from former United States President Barack Obama, who presented her with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and distinctions from the Queen of England, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the governor of Bermuda. She is counted among Ebony magazine's "Top 100 Doers and Influencers in the World" and was named Ambassador of Goodwill for the State of Tennessee; and
Whereas, in her role as founder of the Trimm Institute for Global Leadership, Dr. Trimm provides education and empowerment initiatives creating solutions to live in peace, prosperity, and optimum health. The Trimm Foundation is at the forefront of pioneering new models toward the advancement of the United Nations Sustainability Goals; and
Whereas, she is dedicated to maximizing potential through global leadership development, civic engagement, cross cultural dialogue, and collaborative partnerships for individuals, companies, communities, and nations through a proven capacity-building process; and
Whereas, Dr. Trimm is the bestselling author of over forty titles, including Establishing Your Personal Brand, Transforming Your World Through Servant Leadership, and Communicating for Maximum Results. As an executive producer of the blockbuster movie Canal Street, as well as an established television and radio host, Dr. Trimm has distinguished herself as a recognized voice in leadership development and cultural advocacy; and
Whereas, a speaker much in demand, she delivers topics ranging from personal branding and women in business to legislative leadership and capacity building in the workforce. She hosts strategic interdisciplinary forums, groundbreaking annual events, and multimedia projects designed to provoke practical solutions to society's most pressing problems; and
Whereas, on her visit to Columbia on February 6, 2026, Dr. Trimm will provide transformational leadership, empowerment, and relationship-centered insight to individuals, couples, and families through a citywide Valentine's Dinner and Date Night experience. Her keynote address will focus on strengthening marriages and relationships, promoting emotional wellness, and inspiring personal and community growth; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate look forward to Dr. Trimm's presence to uplift the community by reinforcing the importance of healthy relationships, family stability, and holistic well-being, while highlighting the city's commitment to fostering unity, empowerment, and excellence among its residents. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and commend the Honorable Cindy Trimm, business and life strategist and former senator, and welcome her to the Palmetto State.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Dr. Cindy Trimm.
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