South Carolina legislation · 126th General Assembly
South Carolina S655: Zachary K. Strickland Bridge
Status: Passed both chambers, March 9, 2026
What the bill says
A Concurrent Resolution (S. 655) to request that the Department of Transportation name Gapway Drainage Bridge on US 76 in Horry County "Zachary Kyle Strickland Bridge" and erect appropriate markers, etc., respectfully Report: That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass: DENNIS MOSS for Committee. _______ A concurrent RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME Gapway Drainage Bridge on US 76 IN horry COUNTY "Zachary Kyle Strickland bridge" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION…
From the engrossed text, March 9, 2026:
a Concurrent Resolution (S. 655) to request that the Department of Transportation name Gapway Drainage Bridge on US 76 in Horry County "Zachary Kyle Strickland Bridge" and erect appropriate markers, etc., respectfully Report: That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass: DENNIS MOSS for Committee. _______ A concurrent RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME Gapway Drainage Bridge on US 76 IN horry COUNTY "Zachary Kyle Strickland bridge" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION. W hereas, a native of Nichols, Zachary Kyle Strickland was born on July 28, 1978, to parents Jerry and Marsha Strickland. He was a friendly and adventurous child who loved to explore his surroundings. Growing up, Zachary enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing sports, but his greatest passion was riding and training horses on his family's farm in Horry County. Some of his fondest memories were made while fishing with his younger brother, Zane, and their parents; and W hereas, on May 9, 1997, Zachary was involved in a serious automobile accident. He sustained numerous devastating injuries that left him a quadriplegic. Tragically, complications from these injuries ultimately led to his death on August 8, 2005; and W hereas, after eight years of thorough investigation, it was revealed that the vehicle …