FIRE Squad, National Group Youth Advocates of the Year
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Overview
This House Resolution recognizes the Fearless Individuals Reaching Excellence (FIRE) Youth Coalition for being named the 2026 National Group Youth Advocates of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. The coalition, led by Vincent Sanders, has worked to reduce tobacco use and nicotine addiction in South Carolina through education, advocacy, and community engagement, including successfully influencing local policy and organizing youth-led conferences.
Key provisions
- Recognizes the FIRE Youth Coalition for the 2026 National Group Youth Advocates of the Year award.
- Acknowledges the coalition's efforts to reduce tobacco use and nicotine addiction.
- Highlights the Orangeburg City Council's ordinance restricting tobacco retailers near youth-focused spaces, influenced by the coalition.
- Recognizes the organization's hosting of the statewide "Escape the Haze" youth conference.
- Mentions the coalition's educational events for young people and parents.
- Identifies Jeremiah Morgan, Synaya Thompson, and PJ Hubbard as representatives for the awards ceremony.
- Expresses commendation for the coalition's leadership and persistence.
Who is affected
- Fearless Individuals Reaching Excellence Youth Coalition
- Youth in South Carolina
- Communities in South Carolina
- Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
- Local policymakers in South Carolina
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