A house RESOLUTION

 

to recognze and honor Imani Sarai Jean, a twelve-year-old student from Orangeburg county, and to congratulate her on her success as a motivational speaker, a published author, and role model to her peers.

 

Whereas, the House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Imani Sarai Jean, a sixth grade student in Orangeburg, is making a meaningful impact on her community and beyond; and

 

Whereas, an ambassador for her school, Imani is a motivational speaker and published author who is making a lasting impression both in South Carolina and nationally; and

 

Whereas, she has earned multiple state and national speech titles, including consecutive National Beta Club Speech championships in 2024 and 2025, as well as consecutive South Carolina Beta Club Speech championships in 2024 and 2025; and

 

Whereas, the 2026 Orangeburg County School District Spelling Bee winner, Imani was named the 2024 Orangeburg County School District MLK Oratory winner; and

 

Whereas, she is the author of Imani's Voice, Imani's Victory: The Road to a National Championship, a book that shares her journey of finding her voice through challenging experiences, perseverance, and growth along her path to success; and

 

Whereas, she recently delivered a keynote address at the National Get Your Teach On Conference hosted by Hope and Wade King, where she spoke to over six thousand five hundred educators, inspiring them through her message of confidence, resilience, and purpose; and

 

Whereas, through her platform, Imani Inspires, on Instagram and YouTube, she continues to uplift and motivate others while serving as a positive role model among her peers and within her school community; and

 

Whereas, hoping to pursue a career in mass communications, Imani is committed to using her voice to inspire others and to create meaningful change in the world; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn of the success of young people in the Palmetto State, like Imani Sarai Jean, who use their God-given talents and perseverance to demonstrate excellence, leadership, and a commitment to make a difference in their communities, to set high standards for themselves and their peers, and to serve as effective role models. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Imani Sarai Jean, a twelve-year-old student from Orangeburg County, and congratulate her on her success as a motivational speaker, a published author, and role model to her peers.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Imani Sarai Jean and her family.

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