A house RESOLUTION

 

TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE KHALI GALLMAN ON HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE MIDLANDS COMMUNITY AND THE CREATION OF 803 DAY, A WEEKEND-LONG CELEBRATION OF THE MIDLANDS, SYMBOLIZING UNITY, PRIDE, AND THE VIBRANT SPIRIT OF THE AREA.

 

Whereas, Khali Gallman, a Columbia native, is a public relations consultant, author, and licensed Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty Midtown. She is the owner of Epitome. LLC, a boutique consulting firm that specializes in website, app, and small business development. She is a cum laude graduate of the School of Business and Industry at Florida A&M University where she earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a concentration in management and marketing. She also received a Master of Business Administration degree from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, as well as graduating in 2011 from Leadership Columbia, a program through the Columbia Chamber of Commerce dedicated to developing and engaging leaders in Columbia; and

 

Whereas, Khali has served the South Carolina market for many years, selling land, mobile homes, town houses, resale single family homes, and new construction, while working with nearly every community builder in the area. Khali was named one of thirty individuals as a part of the 2024 Power List of Movers and Shakers in Arts and Culture by the Free Times Post and Courier. Her work and efforts have also been featured on numerous local and national media channels; and

 

Whereas, Khali is a certified professional résumé writer, a member of the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches, and the Southeastern Employment and Training Association. She is also a Richland County commissioner, serving as vice chair of the Conservation Commission. She serves as a board member of the Cola Rosé Shower, Keep the Midlands Beautiful, the Richland County Public Education Partners, and the Columbia Celebration Collective. She is also a member of The Girl Friends Inc. MOLES Inc. and past vice chair of strategic initiatives of Columbia Opportunity Resource; and

 

Whereas, Khali is the creator and organizer of 803 Day. This celebration, started in 2024, is recognized on August third every year. She created 803 Day to spread awareness and support for local businesses and organizations while encouraging residents and visitors to get out, get moving, and explore the great City of Columbia. 803 Day is a weekend full of activities and celebrations of the Midlands such as the 803 Day 5K Run/Walk, the 803 Day Festival, a citywide scavenger hunt, and $8.03 specials from participating restaurants, retailers, and small businesses; and

 

Whereas, the mission of the 803 Day Festival is to provide a safe and fun celebration that creates awareness and urges people to support local businesses in the community, while also fostering relationships and encouraging residents to be active by getting outside and moving. The festival creates an inviting atmosphere, allowing residents and visitors alike to explore all that the city has to offer; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the work that Khali Gallman has done to better the community of the Midlands with the creation of 803 Day, and look forward to seeing her future accomplishments in the days to come. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor and recognize Khali Gallman on her outstanding service to the Midlands community and the creation of 803 Day, a weekend-long celebration of the Midlands, symbolizing unity, pride, and the vibrant spirit of the area.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Khali Gallman.

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