The bill, S. 580, is a Senate resolution expressing the profound sorrow of the South Carolina Senate upon the passing of Louis Weldon Hammond of Columbia, who died on April 11, 2025, at the age of eighty-six. The resolution highlights Hammond's significant life achievements, including his education, military service, and extensive career with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, where he served for over thirty-seven years. It also acknowledges his contributions to the community, such as founding the Black History Month program at the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs and his involvement in organizations aimed at increasing Black representation in politics and mentoring youth.

The resolution concludes by extending the Senate's deepest sympathy to Hammond's family and friends, recognizing his legacy of leadership, faith, and community service. A copy of the resolution will be presented to his family as a gesture of respect and remembrance.