The bill, H. 5050, is a House Resolution expressing the profound sorrow of the South Carolina House of Representatives upon the passing of Reverend Dr. Elijah Washington Sr. of Beaufort County. Dr. Washington, who passed away at the age of eighty-three on August 15, 2025, was a distinguished figure in the medical community, recognized as the first African American chief of staff at Beaufort Memorial Hospital and the first African American OB/GYN in the Lowcountry. The resolution honors his significant contributions to health and faith, as well as his legacy of service, which includes his tenure at Beaufort Jasper Comprehensive Health Services and his role as pastor emeritus of the First African Baptist Church of St. Helena Island.

The resolution highlights Dr. Washington's extensive educational background, military service, and numerous accolades throughout his career, including being named Physician of the Year by the South Carolina Primary Care Association and receiving the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Distinguished Physician award. It also acknowledges his family, including his wife and children, and expresses gratitude for his life and the example he set for others. The resolution concludes with a commitment to present a copy of the resolution to Dr. Washington's family, extending the House's deepest sympathy to them and his many friends.