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SR 32

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Tatum Elizabeth Dale.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Amanda Bledsoe and 11 co-sponsors

The bill directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn its day in memory of Tatum Elizabeth Dale, honoring her service and extending condolences to her family.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 32

Summary of SR 32 (2026RS) – Kentucky Senate

Purpose and Intent

  • SR 32 is a concurrent resolution by the Kentucky Senate adjourning in honor and loving memory of Tatum Elizabeth Dale. The resolution expresses sympathy for her family and community and designates the Senate’s adjournment for the day as being in her memory.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Section 1: Expresses the Senate’s profound sympathy for the passing of Tatum Elizabeth Dale and condolences to her family and community.
  • Section 2: States that when the Senate adjourns for the day, it adjourns in honor and loving memory of Tatum Elizabeth Dale.
  • Section 3: Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the Resolution to Senator Greg Elkins for delivery to the family.

Who/What is Affected

  • The Kentucky Senate (members and staff) are the primary participants, with the action affecting how the chamber concludes its session for the day.
  • Tatum Elizabeth Dale’s family and community are the beneficiaries of the memorial gesture, which is conveyed through an official adjournment in her honor.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: January 9, 2026
  • Committee Action: The bill was referred to the Committee on Committees (S) on January 9, 2026.
  • Senate Floor: Reported to the Senate Floor on January 12, 2026.
  • Adoption: Passed by voice vote on January 14, 2026.
  • Effective Action: Upon adjournment of the Senate on the day of passage, the Senate will adjourn in memory of Tatum Elizabeth Dale.
  • Communication: The Clerk is tasked with delivering a copy of the Resolution to Senator Greg Elkins for delivery to the family.

Additional Context

  • The resolution highlights Dale’s biography, education (Calloway County High School and University of Kentucky), long service with Congressman Andy Barr (holding multiple roles culminating as Deputy Chief of Staff and Campaign Manager over 15 years), faith community involvement, mission work, and family ties.
  • The bill is largely ceremonial, serving to publicly acknowledge Dale’s contributions and to honor her memory through a formal adjournment gesture.

Why It Matters

  • Provides a formal, bipartisan tribute recognizing a local resident with notable public service and community involvement.
  • Signals respect and condolence from the legislative body to the family and the broader community.

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

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