The bill, H. 3668, is a House Resolution expressing profound sorrow from the South Carolina House of Representatives regarding the passing of Joseph Elder Reynolds, Sr., who died on September 14, 2024, at the age of 101. The resolution highlights Mr. Reynolds' significant contributions to education, including his role as a high school English teacher, principal of Carver Middle School, and his involvement in the successful integration of the school in 1972. It also notes his military service in the United States Air Force, his educational achievements, and his long-standing commitment to community service through various organizations, including the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the Abbeville County School Board.

The resolution concludes by extending the deepest sympathy to Mr. Reynolds' family and friends, acknowledging his legacy and the impact he had on his community. A copy of the resolution will be presented to his family as a gesture of respect and remembrance.