The bill, H. 4861, is a House Resolution expressing the profound sorrow of the South Carolina House of Representatives upon the passing of the Honorable Herbert Gadson, the former mayor of the Town of Hollywood, who died on January 2, 2026, at the age of seventy-seven. The resolution celebrates his life and contributions, highlighting his role as a civil rights pioneer and the first African American mayor of Hollywood, serving from 1989 to 2003. It recounts his early education, his commitment to desegregation efforts, and his significant impact on the community, particularly in addressing the crack cocaine crisis and improving local infrastructure.

The resolution concludes by extending deepest sympathy to Gadson's family and friends, acknowledging his legacy and the positive influence he had on the people of South Carolina. A copy of the resolution is to be presented to his family as a gesture of respect and remembrance.