The bill, H. 3787, is a House Resolution expressing the profound sorrow of the South Carolina House of Representatives upon the passing of civil rights activist John Wesley Stroman, who died at the age of eighty-one on October 6, 2024. The resolution highlights Stroman's significant contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, including his involvement in the Student Action Committee at South Carolina State College and his role in the Orangeburg Massacre, which occurred during a protest for integration in 1968. It also acknowledges his educational achievements and his long career as a mathematics and chemistry teacher, as well as his active participation in community and civil rights organizations.

The resolution concludes by extending deepest sympathy to Stroman's family and friends, recognizing his legacy of service and courage. It also includes a provision for a copy of the resolution to be presented to his family, ensuring that his contributions and memory are honored by the state legislature.