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SR 161

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Mack Lee Wallace and Wilma June Wallace.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky Senate adjourns in ceremonial honor of deceased citizens Mack Lee Wallace and Wilma June Wallace through commemorative resolution.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 161

Legislative bill overview

SR 161 is a commemorative resolution adopted by the Kentucky Senate honoring the memory of Mack Lee Wallace and Wilma June Wallace upon their passing. The resolution calls for the Senate to adjourn in their honor as a formal tribute.

Why is this important

Commemorative resolutions serve an important cultural function by allowing legislatures to publicly recognize and honor citizens' lives and contributions to their communities. This provides families and communities with official acknowledgment of loss and allows the legislative body to reflect shared values of respect and remembrance.

Potential points of contention

  • No substantive points of contention — commemorative resolutions are largely ceremonial and non-controversial by design
  • Procedural note — such resolutions typically pass with broad bipartisan support as they focus on honoring individuals rather than policy disputes
  • Documentation — the resolution's impact is symbolic rather than legislative; it creates a formal record of Senate recognition but carries no regulatory or budgetary implications

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

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