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SR 190

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of William "Turkey" Thomason.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Meredith

Honors William “Turkey” Thomason for lifelong public service, community leadership, and local contributions, adjourning the Senate in his memory.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 190

Summary of SR 190 (2026RS) – Kentucky Senate

Purpose

  • SR 190 is a Senate resolution honoring and paying tribute to William "Turkey" Thomason following his death on March 11, 2026. The resolution expresses the Senate’s sympathy to his family, friends, and community and adjourns in his memory.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Expresses profound sympathy for the passing of William "Turkey" Thomason and extends condolences to his family and community.
  • Section 2: directs that the Senate adjourns this day in honor and loving memory of Thomason.
  • Section 3: directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Stephen Meredith for delivery to the family.
  • The resolution cites Thomason’s biography and service achievements (detailed in the bill text) to support the memorial recognition.

Background on the Honoree (as cited in the bill)

  • Born October 22, 1941, in Duff, Kentucky.
  • U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
  • Public service: 36 years on the Leitchfield City Council (missed only one meeting).
  • Mayor of Leitchfield from April 3, 1995, to December 31, 2018.
  • Longtime employee: 60 years as an agency manager for the Grayson County office of Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance.
  • Founding member of the Leitchfield Lions Club and American Legion Post 81.
  • Key contributor to local projects, including establishing the Veterans Memorial Park (2016).
  • First appointee to the board of Citizens Bank (now Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust).
  • Active in the Leitchfield United Methodist Church and Grayson County Fair Board.
  • Personal interests: restoring vintage Chevrolets, supporting local basketball, hosting foreign exchange students with his wife for 17 years, and animal welfare.

Who Is Affected

  • The Kentucky Senate community and Thomason’s family and supporters are the primary beneficiaries of the memorial.
  • The resolution serves as formal recognition by the state government and may be cited in local historical or commemorative records.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: March 25, 2026.
  • Referred to Committee on Committees (S).
  • Passed the Senate by voice vote: March 27, 2026.
  • The resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not create statutory changes or fiscal obligations.

Additional Details

  • Co-sponsor: Senator Steve Meredith.
  • The document is an “unofficial copy” of the resolution (26 RS BR 2593) and reflects standard Senate memorial procedure for honoring notable individuals who contributed to the state or local communities.

This summary encapsulates the bill’s intent to honor William "Turkey" Thomason and the key biographical points and procedural steps associated with SR 190.

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

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