A resolution to express sorrow for the passing of Reverend Dr. Elijah Washington Sr. and honor his legacy.

The South Carolina House of Representatives passed a resolution to express profound sorrow upon the passing of Reverend Dr. Elijah Washington Sr., the first African American chief of staff and OB/GYN in the Lowcountry. The resolution honors his commitment to health and faith and extends sympathy to his family. Dr. Washington was highly respected, receiving numerous awards and recognitions for his service, including the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Distinguished Physician award in 2005. He was a member of several professional organizations and authored articles for medical journals.

A resolution to express sorrow for the passing of Reverend Dr. Elijah Washington Sr. and honor his legacy.

The South Carolina House of Representatives passed a resolution to express profound sorrow upon the passing of Reverend Dr. Elijah Washington Sr., the first African American chief of staff and OB/GYN in the Lowcountry. The resolution honors his commitment to health and faith and extends sympathy to his family. Dr. Washington was highly respected, receiving numerous awards and recognitions for his service, including the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Distinguished Physician award in 2005. He was a member of several professional organizations and authored articles for medical journals.