Senators celebrate PACE group success in supporting girls from Florence Marion and Darlington
March 25, 2025 | Standing, Senate, Committees, Legislative, South Carolina
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The South Carolina Senate convened on March 25, 2025, welcoming visitors and engaging in discussions centered on community support and legislative matters. The session began with a warm welcome from the presiding senator, who expressed appreciation for the attendees.
The first significant agenda item was an introduction by the senator from Marion, who invited colleagues from Florence and Darlington to join him at the podium. He introduced representatives from the PACE group, a program dedicated to supporting young girls facing emotional and educational challenges in Marion, Florence, and Darlington Counties. The senator highlighted the program's impressive 97 percent success rate and urged fellow senators, particularly those on the finance committee, to consider the program's funding during budget discussions.
The senator shared inspiring stories from the young participants, emphasizing their struggles with ADHD, anxiety, and peer pressure, and how PACE has positively impacted their lives. He expressed deep admiration for the resilience of these young girls and the importance of supporting such initiatives, stating that addressing smaller issues is crucial for tackling larger societal challenges.
Following this introduction, the Senate continued its proceedings with the second reading of uncontested bills, specifically focusing on Senate Bill 235, presented by Senator Kimbrell from Spartanburg.
The meeting underscored the Senate's commitment to both legislative responsibilities and community engagement, highlighting the importance of programs like PACE in fostering positive outcomes for youth in South Carolina.
The first significant agenda item was an introduction by the senator from Marion, who invited colleagues from Florence and Darlington to join him at the podium. He introduced representatives from the PACE group, a program dedicated to supporting young girls facing emotional and educational challenges in Marion, Florence, and Darlington Counties. The senator highlighted the program's impressive 97 percent success rate and urged fellow senators, particularly those on the finance committee, to consider the program's funding during budget discussions.
The senator shared inspiring stories from the young participants, emphasizing their struggles with ADHD, anxiety, and peer pressure, and how PACE has positively impacted their lives. He expressed deep admiration for the resilience of these young girls and the importance of supporting such initiatives, stating that addressing smaller issues is crucial for tackling larger societal challenges.
Following this introduction, the Senate continued its proceedings with the second reading of uncontested bills, specifically focusing on Senate Bill 235, presented by Senator Kimbrell from Spartanburg.
The meeting underscored the Senate's commitment to both legislative responsibilities and community engagement, highlighting the importance of programs like PACE in fostering positive outcomes for youth in South Carolina.
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