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SR 303

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Thomas V. "Tom" Handy.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brandon Storm

The resolution honors Tom Handy for decades of public service and community leadership, adjourns the Senate in his memory, and conveys condolences to his family.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 303

Summary of SR 303 (2026RS) – Kentucky Senate

A resolution adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Thomas V. "Tom" Handy.

1) Purpose and intent

  • The bill is a Senate resolution honoring and eulogizing Thomas V. Handy, a longtime public servant, lawyer, and community leader in London, Kentucky.
  • It expresses the Senate’s condolences to Handy’s family and recognizes his contributions to the Commonwealth.

2) Key provisions and changes

  • Section 1: The Senate conveys its profound sympathy to the family of Thomas V. Handy and offers heartfelt condolences.
  • Section 2: The Senate adjourns this day in honor and loving memory of Handy.
  • Section 3: The Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Brandon Storm for delivery to Handy’s family.

Notes on format and procedural aspects:
- This is a commemorative, nonbinding resolution rather than substantive policy legislation.
- No fiscal impact, regulatory changes, or statutory amendments are included.
- The action is ceremonial, recognizing Handy’s life and service.

3) Who or what would be affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Thomas V. Handy’s family and the broader Kentucky community familiar with his work.
  • Affected entities: Kentucky Senate (through adjournment in his memory) and the family via the transmission of the resolution.

4) Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and referred to the Committee on Committees (S) on 2026-04-15.
  • Adopted by voice vote on 2026-04-15.
  • The resolution directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory on the day of the resolution’s adoption.
  • Co-sponsor: Senator Brandon Storm.

5) Notable background on the honoree (as cited in the resolution)

  • Education and early career: Attended the University of Kentucky College of Law; early work as an assistant to Rep. Tim Lee Carter; began a private law practice in 1971.
  • Public service: Served 28 years as Commonwealth’s Attorney for Kentucky’s 27th Judicial Circuit; mentored younger attorneys.
  • Community impact: Helped establish and lead Operation UNITE; founding member of Leadership Tri-County; longtime chair of the London-Laurel County Tourist Commission; contributed to local tourism development with landmarks such as the Ramada Inn and Charcoal House.
  • Other service: Involvement with the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority, the Kentucky Executive Ethics Commission, the Executive Legislative Committee, and the Kentucky Crime Victims Compensation Board.
  • Faith and philanthropy: Active in First Christian Church (London) and assisted with ABLE mission work.

This summary captures the bill’s intent to publicly commemorate Tom Handy’s life and service without altering existing laws or budgets.

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

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