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HJR 109

A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the SSgt John "Pott" Spencer, Jr. Memorial Highway in Perry County.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Fugate

Kentucky designates a Perry County highway to honor military service member SSgt John "Pott" Spencer, Jr. through memorial naming.

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Bill Summary · HJR 109

Legislative bill overview

HJR 109 is a joint resolution that designates a highway in Perry County, Kentucky as the SSgt John "Pott" Spencer, Jr. Memorial Highway. The measure honors a military service member through naming recognition rather than appropriating funds or creating new infrastructure.

Why is this important

Highway designations serve as permanent public tributes to individuals and can boost local community recognition and pride. These resolutions are typically non-controversial ways for legislatures to acknowledge service members, public figures, or historical events at minimal cost.

Potential points of contention

  • Specification ambiguity: The bill does not specify which highway in Perry County will be designated, potentially requiring clarification or amendment
  • Limited documentation: As an early-stage bill with minimal public record, details about SSgt Spencer's service and community connection are not provided in available information
  • Routine nature: While generally uncontroversial, some lawmakers question the legislative workload spent on naming designations versus policy matters

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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