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South Carolina House honors Corey Mitchell Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and declares March 2026 MS Awareness Month

Original title: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE COREY MITCHELL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S OUTSTANDING WORK IN PROVIDING EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND RESOURCES TO THOSE AFFECTED BY MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS; TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO FOUNDER COREY MITCHELL FOR MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN FULFILLING THAT ORGANIZATION'S WORTHY MISSION; AND TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026 AS "MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Last action · February 11, 2026: Introduced and adopted (House Journal-page 36)Sponsors: Kambrell Garvin and 123 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The South Carolina House of Representatives adopted a resolution recognizing the Corey Mitchell Foundation for its community work and officially designating March 2026 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in the State.

Why it matters

Changes only the honorary designation of the month and extends legislative recognition to the organization; no state funding, service changes, or new legal obligations are stated.

Background
  • House Resolution 5148 was introduced and adopted by the South Carolina House of Representatives on February 11, 2026. context

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Corey Mitchell Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

Receives formal legislative recognition and commendation from the South Carolina House of Representatives.

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What does House Resolution 5148 do?
It recognizes and honors the Corey Mitchell Foundation and officially declares March 2026 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in South Carolina.
Does this resolution appropriate any state funds or change laws?
No. The resolution is purely commemorative and does not involve state funding or legal changes.

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  1. Feb 11, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced and adopted (House Journal-page 36)

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Connected Entities

South Carolina House of Representatives, City of Columbia, Corey Mitchell Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and 3 more
OrganizationSouth Carolina House of Representatives“Legislative body that introduced and adopted the resolution.”Map →
locationCity of Columbia“Local government that previously recognized the foundation.”Map →
OrganizationCorey Mitchell Multiple Sclerosis Foundation“Nonprofit foundation providing education, advocacy, and resources for individual”Map →
locationSouth Carolina“State where the resolution applies.”Map →
PersonCorey Mitchell“Founder and CEO of the Corey Mitchell Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.”Map →
locationMidlands“Region where the foundation operates as a community partner.”Map →

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www.scstatehouse.gov

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