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SR 24

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Dr. John Stempel.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky Senate formally honors the memory of Dr. John Stempel through ceremonial resolution adoption with no legal or budgetary effect.

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Bill Summary · SR 24

Legislative bill overview

SR 24 is a memorial resolution introduced in the Kentucky Senate that honors and commemorates the life of Dr. John Stempel. The resolution was officially adopted on March 28, 2025, following standard legislative committee procedures.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve an important ceremonial function in legislative bodies, allowing elected representatives to formally recognize and pay tribute to notable individuals who have made contributions to their communities or fields. This acknowledges Dr. Stempel's significance to Kentucky and provides an official record of his legacy.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public context: Without additional information about Dr. Stempel's specific accomplishments, it's unclear to the general public why this particular individual warranted a Senate resolution
  • Limited substantive impact: As a ceremonial measure, the resolution carries no legal force or budgetary implications, making its practical effect purely symbolic
  • Selection criteria ambiguity: There may be questions about what standards determine whose life receives Senate memorial resolutions versus others who have passed away

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

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