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 Bell and Craig Young. At a young age, her family returned to South Carolina, where she was raised in Manning 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 the Rho Kappa Zeta graduate chapter 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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