SR770: SR770 Abigail Savoie Circle of Hope; Butts County; dedicate

26 LC 39 4824 Senate Resolution 770 By: Senators Williams of the 25th, Dolezal of the 27th, Wicks of the 34th, Strickland of the 42nd, Anderson of the 24th and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Ms. Abigail Savoie and dedicating a roundabout in her memory; and for1 other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Ms. Abigail Savoie grew up in Fayette County, Georgia, playing soccer,3 cheerleading, swimming, and running; and4 WHEREAS, she attended Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, which she5 affectionately referred to as "Milli," and was an active member of Alpha Gamma Delta6 Sorority; and7 WHEREAS, Ms. Savoie studied public health and had hopes of join ing the Center for8 Disease Control upon graduation, where she could put her compassion and heart into helping9 others; and10 WHEREAS, she was a people person who cared for the well-being of other people, always11 the first to help out another in need; and12 S. R. 770 - 1 - 26 LC 39 4824 WHEREAS, Ms. Savoie's life was tragically cut short on October 21, 2022, when returning13 to school, her vehicle was struck at the intersection of GA 16 and High Falls Road and14 England Chapel Road near Jackson, Georgia, by a driver who ran a stop sign; and15 WHEREAS, although the loss of this smart, energetic, and beautiful soul can never be filled,16 her death called attention to the other numerous accidents at t he intersection where her17 vehicle was struck, and resulted in plans to convert the intersection into a safer roundabout,18 likely saving the lives of other motorists; and19 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkab le and distinguished20 Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a roundabout in her memory.21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL22 ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the roundabout of State Route 16 and High Falls Road in23 Butts County is dedicated as the Abby Savoie Circle of Hope.24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and25 directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Abby Savoie Circle of Hope.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed27 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for dis tribution to the family of28 Ms. Abigail Savoie and to the Department of Transportation.29 S. R. 770 - 2 -