The bill, S. 680, is a Senate resolution that congratulates Thomas C. Barnwell Jr. of Beaufort County on the occasion of his 90th birthday, which will be celebrated on June 2, 2025. The resolution highlights Mr. Barnwell's significant contributions to his community, including his role as the field director of community development at the Penn Center, where he supported civil rights efforts alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Additionally, it notes his leadership in establishing Beaufort-Jasper Comprehensive Health Services, co-founding the Hilton Head Fishing Cooperative, and advocating for affordable housing and land retention for local residents.

The resolution expresses the Senate's admiration for Mr. Barnwell's lifelong dedication to community empowerment, cultural preservation, and civil rights, culminating in his induction into the Hilton Head Island Hall of Fame. It concludes with a formal congratulation and well wishes for his future happiness, along with a provision to present him with a copy of the resolution.