Declares May 18, 2026, as "Dr. Matilda A. Evans Day" in South Carolina.
This bill commemorates the life and legacy of Dr. Matilda A. Evans, a pioneering physician, humanitarian, and advocate for public health in South Carolina. It recognizes her contributions, including founding the Columbia Clinic Association, providing free medical care to thousands of children, and serving as the first African American woman president of the Palmetto State Medical Society. The bill also honors her personal life, where she adopted six children and raised many others. The resolution declares May 18, 2026, as "Dr. Matilda A. Evans Day" in South Carolina.
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