A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE JADA  M. SAMUEL, MISS SOUTH CAROLINA 2023, AND TO COMMEND her EXCEPTIONAL DISCIPLINE, ASPIRATIONS, AND TALENT THAT HAVE ENABLED HER TO REPRESENT THE PALMETTO STATE WITH DIGNITY AND POISE.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are proud to recognize Jada M. Samuel of Greenville for winning Miss South Carolina 2023 on June 24, 2023, and serving as a significant ambassador for the Palmetto State during her reign; and

 

Whereas, possessing both talent and intelligence, the twenty-six-year-old beauty competed as Miss Bridge City and was crowned Miss South Carolina in the finals of the competition held at the historic Township Auditorium in Columbia; and

 

Whereas, Miss Samuel is grateful for the opportunity her title is giving her to advocate as a creative communicator, change agent, and champion for girls. For her talent, she performed a monologue and won the Miss Evening Gown Award; and

 

Whereas, she has earned over eighty-five thousand dollars in scholarships through the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization for her placement in the competition, her community service, and dedication to her platform; and

 

Whereas, after graduating from the University of South Carolina, Miss Samuel began her career as a lifestyle reporter before transitioning into the world of politics as a digital strategist. She earned an MBA with a focus in marketing from Louisiana State University Shreveport in 2023 and currently works with SCETV as an on-air host and producer; and

 

Whereas, Miss Samuel founded the nonprofit mentoring organization, iShapeMe, that empowers girls and young women to shape themselves mentally, physically, and spiritually; and

 

Whereas, during her reign, she provided a gracious and graceful role model that represents the combined qualities of intellect, talent, loveliness, and charm admired by all who know her; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate takes great pleasure in recognizing such an outstanding young woman and representative of this great State as Jada Samuel, and the members wish her well as she continues her reign and pursues her dreams in the years to come.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Jada  M. Samuel, Miss South Carolina 2023, and commend the exceptional discipline, aspirations, and talent that have enabled her to represent the Palmetto State with dignity and poise.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Jada M. Samuel.

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