The bill, S. 479, is a Senate Resolution expressing profound sorrow over the passing of Evelyn Bennett Guile, who died on March 23, 2025. The resolution highlights her significant contributions to the Florence community, including her pioneering role as the owner of the first sewing shop in the area, where she provided services to a diverse clientele during a time of segregation. It also acknowledges her civic leadership, particularly her and her husband's advocacy for civil rights, as they supported numerous civil rights workers and worked to improve the lives of African Americans in South Carolina.

Additionally, the resolution celebrates Mrs. Guile's vibrant life, detailing her various talents and interests, such as sewing, china painting, and world travel. It notes her dedication to her church and community, as well as her family legacy, which includes her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The resolution concludes with a commitment to present a copy of the resolution to her family, extending the Senate's deepest sympathy to them and her many friends.