Global Eco Adventures & 10th annual EcoBall

2025-2026 Bill 5534: Global Eco Adventures & 10th annual EcoBall - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5534
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Alexander, Cobb-Hunter, Kirby, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
Document Path: LC-0505VR-RM26.docx
Introduced in the House on April 15, 2026
Adopted by the House on April 15, 2026
Summary: Global Eco Adventures & 10th annual EcoBall
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4/15/2026

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Introduced and adopted (
House Journal-page 9
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04/15/2026

A
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RESOLUTION

TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE GLOBAL ECO ADVENTURES (GEA),
A SOUTH CAROLINA-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOR ITS
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, CONSERVATION, AND
RESILIENCY EFFORTS ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA AND BEYOND AND TO CELEBRATE THE
OCCASION OF ITS 10TH ANNUAL ECOBALL EVENT, TO BE HELD ON EARTH DAY.

W
hereas, Global Eco
Adventures (GEA) is a South Carolina nonprofit organization dedicated to
advancing environmental education, conservation, and sustainable practices
across the Palmetto State and around the world through impactful programs such
as litter sweeps and community cleanups, environmental expeditions, kayaking
initiatives, and SCUBA diving training. Through its work, GEA promotes
environmental stewardship while advancing resilience in the face of evolving
environmental challenges, including coastal erosion, sea-level rise, flooding,
and severe weather events that increasingly impact South Carolina's
communities, natural resources, and economic stability; and

W
hereas, GEA's efforts
support the protection and restoration of critical ecosystems, including
marshes, waterways, and coastal habitats, which serve as natural defenses
against storms, enhance water quality, and contribute to the long-term
resilience and sustainability of the State; and

W
hereas, GEA is a
founding partner of the South Carolina 7 (SC7) Expedition, developed in
collaboration with the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, which
promotes conservation, education, and economic awareness across South
Carolina's diverse geographic regions while reinforcing the importance of
environmental stewardship and disaster preparedness; and

W
hereas, through
education, outreach, and experiential learning, GEA helps equip citizens,
students, and community leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to
respond to environmental challenges, strengthen community resilience, and
support informed decision making regarding natural resource management and
hazard mitigation; and

W
hereas, the work of
GEA reflects a broader commitment to global conservation and environmental
responsibility, connecting South Carolina's natural heritage to worldwide
efforts to protect biodiversity, promote sustainability, and build resilient
communities in the face of shared environmental challenges; and

W
hereas, the EcoBall
has become one of South Carolina's premier gatherings of business,
conservation, government, and community leaders, highlighting the essential and
enduring connection between environmental stewardship, economic vitality, and
resilience planning in South Carolina. The 10th annual EcoBall, to be held on
Earth Day, April 22, 2026, marks a significant milestone, serving as both a
celebration of progress and a continued call to action to protect the state's
natural resources, enhance disaster preparedness, and promote sustainable
growth for future generations; and

W
hereas, net proceeds
from the event will benefit GEA programs and the Mary Elizabeth Mullikin
Scholarship Fund, established in 2025 in honor of a cherished member of the GEA
family to support students pursuing studies in healthcare policy, law, and
environmental sciences, fields essential to advancing conservation, public
policy, and resilience planning in South Carolina and beyond; and

W
hereas, the members of
the House commend the sponsors, partners, volunteers, and supporters of Global
Eco Adventures and the EcoBall for their steadfast commitment to environmental
stewardship, education, and the continued prosperity and resilience of this
great State and its people. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
House of Representatives
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
House of Representatives
,
by this resolution, honor and recognize Global Eco Adventures (GEA), a South
Carolina-based environmental education nonprofit organization, for its
outstanding contributions to environmental stewardship, conservation, and
resiliency efforts across South Carolina and beyond and celebrate the occasion
of its 10th annual EcoBall event, to be held on Earth Day.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Tom Mullikin, chairman
emeritus and founder of Global Eco Adventures; Virginia Ann Mullikin, board
chair; the Mullikin family; and the leadership of Global Eco Adventures.

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