The South Carolina Senate has adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the South Carolina 4-H Pinckney Leadership Program on its tenth anniversary. Established in June 2016 in memory of the late Senator Clementa C. Pinckney, the program aims to uphold his legacy of faith, servant leadership, and civic responsibility. Over the past decade, it has become a premier youth leadership initiative, equipping middle and high school students with essential skills and character traits necessary for effective leadership and community engagement. The program has positively impacted over 4,000 youth across 42 counties in South Carolina, emphasizing college readiness and long-term civic involvement.

As the program celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2026, it reaffirms its commitment to developing principled leaders who can contribute meaningfully to their communities. The resolution expresses appreciation for the program's dedication to serving the youth of South Carolina and highlights its comprehensive approach to leadership development through various engagement activities. The Senate resolution concludes with a commitment to present a copy of the resolution to the South Carolina 4-H Pinckney Leadership Program.