The bill, H. 4377, is a House Resolution expressing the profound sorrow of the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives upon the passing of Dalton Buford Floyd Jr. on April 14, 2025, at the age of eighty-six. The resolution highlights Floyd's significant contributions to his community and the state, including his distinguished career as an attorney, his service in the United States Air Force, and his involvement in various educational and philanthropic initiatives. Notably, he was awarded the Order of the Palmetto in 2005, the highest civilian honor in South Carolina, and received the John S. Rainey Philanthropy Award in 2022.

The resolution also acknowledges Floyd's deep love for education and animals, which led to the establishment of several programs and exhibits in his honor. It concludes by extending heartfelt condolences to his family, including his wife, children, and grandchildren, and expresses that he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A copy of the resolution will be presented to his family as a gesture of sympathy from the House of Representatives.