The bill, S. 1053, is a concurrent resolution introduced in the South Carolina General Assembly to honor Louise G. Hopkins by naming a section of South Carolina Highway 321 in Estill, from the southern town limit boundary to the northern town limit boundary in Hampton County, as "Louise G. Hopkins Highway." The resolution highlights Ms. Hopkins's significant contributions to her community, including her work as a disc jockey, her leadership in establishing the first Girl Scout troop for African American girls in Estill, and her role as a public servant, including being the first African American woman elected to the Hampton County Council.
The resolution calls for the South Carolina Department of Transportation to erect appropriate markers or signs at the designated location to commemorate Ms. Hopkins's legacy. It emphasizes her dedication to civil and human rights, her extensive volunteer work, and her impact on the lives of many children and families in the community. A copy of the resolution will be forwarded to the Department of Transportation for implementation.