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SR 141

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jim Hatfield.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky Senate adopts ceremonial resolution adjourning in memory of Jim Hatfield as formal tribute to the deceased individual.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 141

Legislative bill overview

SR 141 is a memorial resolution adopted by the Kentucky Senate honoring Jim Hatfield following his death. The resolution expresses the chamber's respect and condolences by adjourning in his memory, a ceremonial practice used to pay tribute to deceased individuals of significance.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve as formal public recognition of a person's contributions and life. They create an official legislative record acknowledging the person's impact and allow the body to pause regular business as a mark of respect, which can be meaningful to families and communities.

Potential points of contention

  • No substantive policy disagreement typically exists for memorial resolutions, as they are ceremonial in nature and non-partisan
  • The resolution's significance depends entirely on who Jim Hatfield was and his role in Kentucky—without biographical context, the bill's importance cannot be fully assessed
  • Memorial resolutions consume legislative time, though typically minimal, which some view as appropriate ceremony while others see as procedural formality

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

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