The bill, H. 3712, is a House Resolution expressing the profound sorrow of the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives upon the passing of Dr. Margaree S. Crosby, a notable Civil Rights leader from Greenville County. Dr. Crosby, who passed away at the age of eighty-two on November 8, 2024, was recognized for her significant contributions to the Civil Rights movement, including her involvement in the desegregation of the Greenville County Public Library as part of the "Greenville 8." She had a distinguished academic career, earning multiple degrees and serving as a professor at Clemson University, where she was the first African American female to hold such a position.

The resolution highlights Dr. Crosby's dedication to her community and her various roles in organizations such as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Jack and Jill of America, Inc. It also acknowledges her family, including her late husband and their three children, as well as her legacy through her grandchildren and great-grandchild. The resolution concludes with the House expressing gratitude for Dr. Crosby's life and legacy, and it includes a provision for a copy of the resolution to be presented to her family.