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SR 58

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Garland A. Davis.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jimmy Higdon

The resolution honors Garland A. Davis with a formal Senate tribute and adjournment in his memory, acknowledging his life and community service.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 58

Summary — Senate Resolution SR 58 (2026RS), Kentucky

Purpose and Intent

  • SR 58 is a resolution of the Kentucky Senate honoring the life and memory of Garland A. Davis.
  • The resolution expresses condolences to Davis’s family and community and culminates in adjourning the Senate in his memory.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Section 1: Extends sincere condolences to Garland A. Davis’s family, friends, and community members.
  • Section 2: Provides that when the Senate adjourns on the day the resolution is adopted, it does so in honor and loving memory of Garland A. Davis.
  • Section 3: Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Jimmy Higdon and Senator Brandon Storm for delivery to the family.
  • The resolution is a ceremonial, non-legislative action typical of memorial resolutions and does not create any statutory rights or obligations.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Garland A. Davis: Honored posthumously; the resolution recognizes his life and contributions.
  • Davis’s family, friends, and community members receive formal acknowledgment and condolences.
  • Kentucky Senate body (as a whole) performs an official adjournment in Davis’s memory.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: January 23, 2026 (Senate).
  • Referral: Sent to Committee on Committees (S).
  • Senate Floor Action: January 27, 2026 (adopted by voice vote).
  • Final Adjourning Action: When the Senate adjourns on the day of adoption.
  • Sponsorship: Co-sponsor Senator Jimmy Higdon; additional sponsor noted as Senator Brandon Storm.
  • Transmission: Clerk to deliver copy of resolution to the family via the listed senators.

Notable Context

  • Garland A. Davis was born August 28, 1945, in Casey County, Kentucky.
  • He was an active member of Green River Valley Separate Baptist Church for over 5.5 decades, serving as Deacon, song leader, Sunday school teacher, and steward of church and cemetery grounds.
  • Professionally, he worked as a barber for over 20 years, a Casey County school bus driver for a decade, and owner of Double "N" Jewelry.
  • Davis had interests in classic cars and attended many car shows.
  • He passed away on September 10, 2025, and is survived by his wife Nancy Bell Davis, children Casey and Chatty, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, and other relatives.
  • Preceded in death by son Roderick Davis and other family members.

Practical Impact

  • The resolution serves as a formal, ceremonial tribute within the Kentucky Senate.
  • It acknowledges Davis’s community service and personal endeavors and provides a moment of remembrance for Senate proceedings.
  • It has no operative policy changes, budgetary implications, or legislative mandates.

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

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