The bill, H. 4835, is a House Resolution that congratulates Ellen Clotella Davis Simmons on her upcoming one hundredth birthday, which will be celebrated on January 18, 2026. The resolution highlights her significant life achievements, including her long-standing commitment to education, having worked in the South Carolina public school system for over forty-four years, and her dedication to her community as a lifetime member and choir director at St. John AME Church in Marion. The resolution also notes the celebration planned for January 17, 2026, at Latimer School, where family, friends, and former students will honor her milestone.
The resolution expresses the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives' delight in recognizing Mrs. Simmons' contributions and wishes her continued health and happiness. It concludes with a directive to present a copy of the resolution to her, ensuring that this acknowledgment of her remarkable life and achievements is formally documented.