The South Carolina Senate has adopted a resolution expressing profound sorrow over 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 early education, athletic accomplishments at Morehouse College, and his law degree from South Carolina State University School of Law. It also notes his military service in the U.S. Army and his extensive career with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, where he made notable contributions, such as establishing the Black History Month program at the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, the resolution emphasizes Hammond's commitment to community service and mentorship, particularly through his involvement with organizations like Blacks United for Action and 100 Black Men. His dedication to his faith and service at First Calvary Baptist Church is also acknowledged, where he held various leadership roles. The resolution concludes by extending deepest sympathy to Hammond's family, including his wife, children, and grandchildren, and expresses that he will be greatly missed.