The bill H. 4471 is a House Resolution that honors and remembers J. Wilbur Walker, who served as the principal of Washington Elementary and High School in Greenville. The resolution highlights Mr. Walker's significant contributions to education during his tenure, which lasted from the school's opening in 1961 until its closure in 1970. It emphasizes his charismatic leadership, dedication to student welfare, and efforts to foster a supportive educational environment. Notably, he was instrumental in establishing the first Parent Teacher Association in Greenville County and the first statewide Elementary School Principals' Association in South Carolina, as well as playing a key role in easing racial tensions during the desegregation of schools.

The resolution culminates in a celebration planned for June 7, 2025, where Washington alumni will unveil a statue in Mr. Walker's honor and dedicate a community room at the new Greenlink Transportation facility to him. The South Carolina House of Representatives expresses its gratitude for Mr. Walker's legacy as an outstanding educator and community leader, recognizing the lasting impact he had on his students and the broader community.