The bill, H. 4948, is a House Resolution expressing the profound sorrow of the South Carolina House of Representatives upon the passing of the Honorable James Roland Smith, who died on June 30, 2025, at the age of 92. The resolution highlights Smith's significant contributions as a servicemember in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, his long-standing commitment to faith as a Pentecostal minister, and his two decades of service in the South Carolina House of Representatives, where he represented House District 84. It also acknowledges his roles in various community organizations and his dedication to his family.

The resolution concludes by extending the deepest sympathy to Smith's family and friends, recognizing the impact 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.