The bill, S. 626, is a Senate Resolution expressing profound sorrow over the passing of Reverend Kenneth F. Hodges, who died on April 22, 2025, at the age of seventy-three. The resolution highlights Reverend Hodges' significant contributions to his community and the church, particularly his role as the pastor of Beaufort's Tabernacle Baptist Church for nearly thirty years. It also acknowledges his efforts in preserving the church's historical significance, including its connections to notable figures like Harriet Tubman and Robert Smalls, and his civic leadership, which included serving in the House of Representatives and various community organizations.

The resolution concludes by extending the deepest sympathy to Reverend Hodges' family and friends, recognizing the impact he had on those around him and the legacy he leaves behind. A copy of the resolution will be presented to his family as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions and the sorrow felt by the Senate.