HR1672: HR1672 Huxsie Scott Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate

This resolution honors Ms. Huxsie Scott, a Savannah based jazz and blues vocalist, by naming a specific bridge after her. The resolution recounts her career, including performing alongside jazz icons Lionel Hampton and McCoy Tyner, her work as the original vocalist for the Savannah Jazz Orchestra, her gospel recordings, and honors such as induction into the Savannah Tribune Gospel Hall of Fame. The operative part of the resolution designates the bridge on State Route 204 over the CSX railroad (Bridge ID # 0510075) in Chatham County as the Huxsie Scott Bridge. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the dedication, and directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to Ms. Scott and to the Department of Transportation.

• Officially dedicates the bridge on State Route 204 over the CSX railroad in Chatham County (Bridge ID # 0510075) as the Huxsie Scott Bridge.
• Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs marking the bridge's new name.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to Ms. Scott and the Department of Transportation.

This mainly affects Ms. Huxsie Scott, who is being honored, the Georgia Department of Transportation, which must install and maintain the new signage, and residents and travelers in Chatham County who use the bridge on State Route 204.

The resolution has no regulatory or financial effect beyond signage costs. Its practical impact is a permanent public tribute: travelers on State Route 204 in Chatham County will see the bridge identified by Ms. Scott's name, memorializing her contributions to Savannah's jazz and gospel music scene.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Ms. Scott's career as a jazz vocalist since 1973, her performances with Lionel Hampton and McCoy Tyner, and her gospel music work.
• The operative clause dedicates the bridge on State Route 204 over the CSX railroad, identified as Bridge ID # 0510075, in Chatham County as the Huxsie Scott Bridge.
• A further resolved clause authorizes and directs the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs for the dedication.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to Ms. Scott and the Department of Transportation.

1. 2026-03-18House Second Readers (House)
2. 2026-03-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-12House Hopper (House)

• Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)Primary sponsor
• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)

• bridge naming
• Chatham County
• Savannah jazz history
• legislative honors