The bill, H. 4434, is a resolution introduced in the South Carolina House of Representatives to express profound sorrow upon the passing of Louis Weldon Hammond, a respected member of the Columbia community, who died on April 11, 2025, at the age of eighty-six. The resolution highlights Hammond's significant contributions to his community, including his distinguished service in the U.S. Army, a long career with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and his active involvement in various organizations aimed at increasing Black representation and access to voting during the segregated era. It also emphasizes his dedication to education, mentorship, and faith, particularly through his service at First Calvary Baptist Church.

The resolution concludes by extending the deepest sympathy of the House of Representatives to Hammond's family and friends, acknowledging the legacy he leaves behind, which includes his wife, children, grandchildren, and a wide network of loved ones. A copy of the resolution will be presented to his family as a gesture of respect and remembrance.