The bill, S. 548, is a Senate Resolution expressing profound sorrow over the passing of Reverend Jeannine R. Smalls, who died on March 15, 2025. The resolution highlights her contributions as a pastor at Grace Chapel AME Church in Beaufort and her previous career as a social worker. It details her educational background, including degrees from Hunter College, Fordham University, and Erskine Theological Seminary, as well as her impactful ministry work, which included organizing community initiatives and receiving various honors for her service.
The resolution concludes by extending the deepest sympathy to Reverend Smalls' family and friends, acknowledging her legacy and the impact she had on her community. It also includes a provision for a copy of the resolution to be presented to her family, ensuring that her contributions and memory are formally recognized by the South Carolina Senate.