The bill, H. 4996, is a House Resolution expressing the profound sorrow of the South Carolina House of Representatives upon the passing of Ebony F. Bowers, a resident of Lexington, who died on January 16, 2026, at the age of forty-five. The resolution highlights her educational achievements, including her graduation from Lexington High School, Midlands Technical College, and Walden University, as well as her contributions to the community through her roles as director of the K.E.Y.S. After-School Program and co-founder of P.O.P.P. Additionally, it acknowledges her academic career as a professor and vice president of student affairs at Knoxville College.

The resolution concludes by extending the deepest sympathy to Dr. Bowers' family and friends, listing her surviving relatives and emphasizing the impact of her life on those around her. It also includes a biblical reference that reflects her life journey. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 22, 2026, and a copy will be presented to her family.