The bill, S. 655, is a concurrent resolution introduced in the South Carolina General Assembly to honor Zachary Kyle Strickland by naming the Gapway Drainage Bridge on US 76 in Horry County as the "Zachary Kyle Strickland Bridge." The resolution highlights Strickland's life, including his love for outdoor activities and his tragic accident in 1997 that left him a quadriplegic, ultimately leading to his death in 2005. The resolution notes that investigations into the accident revealed critical defects in the vehicle he was driving, which prompted manufacturers to improve safety practices.
The resolution requests that the South Carolina Department of Transportation erect appropriate markers or signs at the bridge to commemorate Strickland's legacy. Additionally, a copy of the resolution will be forwarded to the Department of Transportation and presented to Strickland's family, ensuring that his contributions and the lessons learned from his story are recognized and remembered.