A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 20, 2025, AS PACE DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL IN HONOR OF THE PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS' TWENTY-TWO YEARS OF SERVICE ON BEHALF OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN NEED.
H3985 is a House resolution recognizing February 20, 2025, as Pace Day at the State Capitol in honor of the Pace Center for Girls. The resolution describes the organization’s history and mission, noting that it provides free year-round academics, counseling, case management, and life-skills support for middle and high school girls in a safe, trauma-informed, gender-responsive setting. It also highlights the center’s work in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina and its role in helping girls build better futures through education, advocacy, and support.
The resolution does not create or amend any substantive law. Instead, it is a ceremonial measure that formally commends the Pace Center for Girls and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the organization. Its practical effect is limited to state recognition and public acknowledgment of the group’s service, with no direct regulatory, fiscal, or statutory changes.
H3985 has no direct impact on South Carolina statutes, agency authority, or private legal rights. As a simple House resolution, it functions as a formal expression of support and appreciation, designating a commemorative day at the State Capitol and honoring a nonprofit organization serving girls and young women. The bill’s effect is symbolic rather than legal, though it may help raise public awareness of trauma-informed education, juvenile justice prevention, and services for at-risk youth.
The overall sentiment reflected in the bill text is strongly positive and supportive. The resolution praises the Pace Center for Girls for its service, its early intervention model, and its success in helping girls avoid repeated involvement with the juvenile justice system. No votes or committee transcripts were provided, but the measure’s tone indicates broad ceremonial support rather than policy debate.
There is no evident contention in the available materials. Because the measure is a recognition resolution, it does not appear to involve disputed policy changes, funding questions, or statutory amendments. Any discussion would likely center on the value of honoring the organization and the broader importance of services for girls affected by trauma and juvenile justice involvement, but no opposing viewpoints are shown in the record provided.