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SR 22

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of former President Jimmy Carter.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky Senate adopts commemorative resolution honoring deceased former President Jimmy Carter and adjourns chamber in his memory.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 22

Legislative bill overview

This is a commemorative resolution adopted by the Kentucky Senate honoring the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter following his death. The resolution formally adjourns the chamber as a mark of respect for the 39th U.S. President.

Why is this important

Resolutions honoring deceased national figures represent formal institutional recognition and allow legislatures to pause operations as a gesture of respect. Such measures provide a documented record of how states acknowledged significant national figures and offer constituents a sense of collective mourning through their elected representatives.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of resolutions: Some argue legislatures should focus solely on substantive legislation rather than ceremonial measures, though others view these as important civic traditions
  • Selective memorialization: Questions may arise about which figures warrant formal Senate adjournments versus simpler acknowledgments
  • Partisan considerations: While Carter maintained broad bipartisan respect, some might view the timing or prominence of the honor through a political lens

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

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