Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1709: Mary Davis "S.O.S. Band" Intersection; Chatham County; dedicate
Status: In committee, March 19, 2026
A RESOLUTION recognizing Ms. Mary Davis and dedicating an intersection in her honor; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing Ms. Mary Davis and dedicating an intersection in her honor; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing Ms. Mary Davis and dedicating an intersection in her honor; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Ms. Mary Davis has long been recognized for her musical talents and unique sound; and WHEREAS, a native of Savannah, Georgia, Ms. Davis is best known as the original lead vocalist and front woman of the iconic funk and rhythm and blues group, the S.O.S. Band; and WHEREAS, her smooth and powerful voice helped lead the band to multi-platinum success, selling millions of records world wide; and WHEREAS, Ms. Davis's voice and direction was a driving force behind the band's hits, "Take Your Time (Do It Right)," "Just Be Good To Me," "Tell Me If You Still Care," "The Finest," and "No One's Gonna Love You"; and H. R. 1709 LC 39 5074 WHEREAS, one of the most sampled and referenced groups in modern soul and hip-hop, the S.O.S. Band's influence extends beyond the 1970s and 1980s to future generations of music lovers; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating an intersection in her honor. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the intersection of State Route 204 and Tibet Avenue in Chatham County is dedicated as the Mary Davis "S.O.S. Band" Intersection. …
Sponsors
- Carl Gilliard (D, 162) · primary sponsor
- Ron Stephens (R, 164)
- Edna Jackson (D, 165)
- Jesse Petrea (R, 166)
Latest actions
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1709?
- HR1709 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Mary Davis "S.O.S. Band" Intersection; Chatham County; dedicate.
- What does HR1709 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing Ms. Mary Davis and dedicating an intersection in her honor; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1709?
- In committee as of March 19, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (March 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1709?
- Carl Gilliard (D, 162), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1709?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74121
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