The bill, S. 309, is a Senate resolution recognizing and congratulating Charleston native Candice Mitchell-Smith for being named a Black Excellence Award Trailblazer recipient for 2025. The resolution highlights her significant contributions as a business executive and community leader, emphasizing her transformative impact over the past seventeen years across multiple states, including South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. It also acknowledges her dedication to family, community outreach, and her leadership in various initiatives, particularly during Hurricane Helene.

The resolution expresses gratitude for Candice's commitment to excellence and her role as a mentor and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. It underscores her belief in empowering others and her mantra, #statistic2success, which reflects her journey and mission to inspire change. The South Carolina Senate extends its best wishes for her continued success and looks forward to her future achievements. A copy of the resolution will be presented to Candice Mitchell-Smith.