The bill, S. 418, is a Senate resolution expressing the profound sorrow of the South Carolina Senate upon the passing of Grammy-Award-nominated entertainer Angie Stone, a native of Columbia, who died on March 1, 2025, at the age of 63. The resolution celebrates her life and contributions to music and entertainment, highlighting her journey from singing in church to becoming a successful solo artist with notable hits and Grammy nominations. It also acknowledges her impact as an actress, with appearances in numerous films and television shows.
The resolution concludes by extending the deepest sympathy to Angie Stone's family and friends, specifically mentioning her two children, daughter Diamond and son Michael D'Angelo Archer II. Additionally, it states that a copy of the resolution will be presented to her family as a gesture of respect and remembrance.