Senate Joint Resolution 562 honors Abigail Goddard, a 17-year-old senior at Ravenwood High School, for her significant contributions to public safety in Tennessee through her innovative drink-spiking detection technology, Spikey. After a personal experience with a drug-facilitated sexual assault in her family, Goddard was inspired to create a discreet and user-friendly tool to help prevent such crimes, which occur frequently in the U.S. She developed Spikey, a keychain-style testing device that can detect common date-rape drugs in beverages, and has successfully distributed over 14,000 test strips while generating substantial revenue.

Goddard's entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to community safety have led her to partner with various organizations, including Nashville's Safe Bar program, and engage with lawmakers to promote legislation related to drink safety. Her achievements have garnered recognition from media outlets and business competitions, where she has won significant funding to further her project. The resolution commends her for her leadership, innovation, and dedication to improving safety for students and the community, wishing her continued success in her future endeavors.