The bill, H. 4526, is a House Resolution honoring Pamela D. Scott for her extensive career with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as she prepares for retirement. Over her four-decade journey, Pamela has demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment, beginning her career in the United States Army and transitioning to HUD in 1982. Throughout her tenure, she has held various significant roles, including working in the Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Division, the Architectural, Engineering, and Cost Branch, and the Mortgage Credit Branch, where she played a crucial role in facilitating homeownership for many South Carolinians. Notably, she became the first African American federal HUD staff appraiser in South Carolina, showcasing her groundbreaking contributions to the field.

The resolution acknowledges Pamela's numerous achievements, including her involvement in the establishment of the Office of Housing Counseling following the Dodd-Frank Act, where she expanded her influence to national policy implementation. Her work has ensured that vulnerable communities have access to housing resources and that federal funds are allocated appropriately. The South Carolina House of Representatives expresses its gratitude for her service and wishes her well in her retirement, emphasizing the significant impact she has made throughout her career. A copy of the resolution will be presented to Pamela D. Scott as a token of appreciation.