The bill, S. 294, is a Senate resolution recognizing and commending former Senator Robert Ford for his extensive service to the citizens of Charleston County and the State of South Carolina. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ford was actively involved in the Civil Rights movement and worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. He served on the Charleston City Council from 1974 to 1992 and was a member of the South Carolina Senate from 1993 until May 2013, where he held various committee positions and was a prominent member of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus.

The resolution highlights Ford's significant contributions, including his leadership in the removal of the Confederate flag from the South Carolina State House and his role in establishing an African American History Monument on the State House grounds. It also notes his efforts to pair Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Confederate Memorial Day as paid holidays to foster better race relations in the state. The resolution concludes with a commitment to present a copy of the resolution to Ford, expressing gratitude for his decades of service.