Georgia CommonsSR 908: Savoie, Ms. Abigail; condolences
Last action March 6, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Ms. Abigail Savoie, a Fayette County native who died in a 2022 car crash near Jackson, Georgia, and directs a copy be sent to her family.
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In plain language
This is a memorial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law; instead it formally honors the memory of Ms. Abigail Savoie, who grew up in Fayette County, Georgia, and studied public health at Georgia College & State University with hopes of working at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The resolution recounts that Ms. Savoie died on October 21, 2022, when her vehicle was struck by a driver who ran a stop sign at an intersection near Jackson, Georgia. It notes her death drew attention to other accidents at that intersection and led to plans to convert it into a roundabout. The Senate resolves to express its condolences and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to her family.
What the bill does
- Formally expresses the Georgia Senate's condolences on the death of Ms. Abigail Savoie.
- Recounts her background, education, and the circumstances of the fatal 2022 crash near Jackson, Georgia.
- Notes that the intersection where she died is being converted into a roundabout for safety reasons.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to her family.
Who it affects
This resolution directly concerns the family and community of Ms. Abigail Savoie. It does not impose any obligations on the general public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Secretary of the Senate, who must send a copy to her family.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it is a formal statement of sympathy and remembrance. Its practical significance is symbolic, providing an official public acknowledgment of Ms. Savoie's life and the road safety concerns raised by her death.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Ms. Savoie's upbringing, education at Georgia College & State University, and career aspirations in public health.
- The whereas clauses describe the October 21, 2022 crash near Jackson, Georgia, and the resulting plan to build a roundabout at the intersection.
- The resolving clause states the Senate's expression of regret at her passing.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to her family.
From the bill
“her death called attention to the other numerous accidents at the intersection where her vehicle was struck and resulted in plans to convert the intersection into a safer roundabout, likely saving the lives of other motorists”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Steven McNeel (R, SD-018)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
Topics
- memorial resolution
- road safety
- traffic intersection
- Georgia Senate