The bill, H. 4849, is a House Resolution expressing the profound sorrow of the South Carolina House of Representatives upon the passing of Dr. Everett Lloyd Dargan, a distinguished South Carolina native who died on April 1, 2025, at the age of ninety-five. The resolution highlights Dr. Dargan's remarkable life, including his achievements as a scholar, surgeon, public servant, and mentor. It recounts his educational journey, military service, and significant contributions to the medical field, particularly his advocacy for indigent patient care and his role as a founding member of a network dedicated to serving Medicaid recipients.

The resolution also acknowledges Dr. Dargan's legacy, including the establishment of a scholarship in his name by the USC School of Medicine to support future physicians in underserved communities, as well as his receipt of the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian honor. The House members extend their deepest sympathy to Dr. Dargan's family and friends, recognizing the impact he had on many lives throughout his career. A copy of the resolution will be presented to his family as a gesture of respect and remembrance.