The bill, S. 955, is a Senate resolution expressing profound sorrow over the passing of Laura Lorine Patterson Huggins, who died on February 16, 2026. The resolution highlights her life, noting her roots in Scotia, South Carolina, her education at the Jasper County Public School System and Benedict College, and her extensive career as an educator for over forty-two years in both South Carolina and Georgia. It also acknowledges her personal interests, such as canning, music, sewing, and her commitment to her faith as a Jehovah's Witness, where she served as a "pioneer minister."
In addition to commemorating her contributions and character, the resolution extends deepest sympathy to her family and friends, detailing her surviving relatives, including her son, daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The resolution concludes with a directive to present a copy of the resolution to her family, ensuring that her legacy is honored and remembered by the South Carolina Senate.