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A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor of the life and legacy of Brigadier General Billy Brandon Morgan.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Danny Carroll

kentucky senate honors Brigadier General Billy Brandon Morgan for his distinguished military service and extensive community leadership upon adjournment in his memory.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 147

Summary of SR 147 (2026RS) – Kentucky Senate

Purpose

  • A resolution adjourning the Senate in honor of the life and legacy of Brigadier General Billy Brandon Morgan.
  • Recognizes his military service, community leadership, and contributions to education and various Kentucky and national institutions.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Formal acknowledgment by the Senate of Brigadier General Billy Brandon Morgan’s life, service, and legacy, highlighting his impact on the United States, Kentucky, and the Benton, Kentucky community.
  • Section 2: Upon adjournment, the Senate does so in his honor and loving memory.
  • Section 3: Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Danny Carroll for delivery to the family.

Main Facts About Brigadier General Billy Brandon Morgan (as noted in the resolution)

  • Birth: April 11, 1929, in Puryear, Tennessee; raised in Benton, Kentucky.
  • Education: Benton High School (graduated 1947); studied at Freed-Hardeman College; earned a business degree from Murray State University in 1950; Master of Arts in Government from Texas Tech University (while stationed in Texas).
  • Military Career:
    • Enlisted in U.S. Air Force in 1951; entered Aviation Cadet Pilot Training Program.
    • Served as pilot instructor and pilot in Germany and France; missions during and after the Korean War.
    • Served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and Tennessee Air National Guard; flew troop and cargo missions during the Vietnam War.
    • Attained rank of Brigadier General in 1981; retired September 1985 after 35 years of active, reserve, and Air National Guard service.
    • Decorations: Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), Commendation Ribbon, Armed Forces Longevity Service Award, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.
  • Community and Civic Involvement:
    • Faith and church: Lifelong member of the Benton Church of Christ (deacon for 25 years; elder for 20 years).
    • Charitable and educational work: Founding supporter of West Kentucky Children’s Home (now New Pathways for Children); served on the board of French African Christian Education in Benin, West Africa for over three decades.
    • Business leadership: Principal owner, independent insurance agent, and realtor with Morgan, Trevathan, and Gunn for 35 years.
    • Local leadership and service: Benton City Council; Benton Lions Club; Marshall County Chamber of Commerce; Kentucky-Barkley Lake Board of Realtors; Marshall County Hospital Board; founder/director of Marshall County High School Athletic Foundation; chair of Bradshaw & Weil, Inc.; director of local banks; Marshall County Schools Distinguished Hall of Fame inductee.
    • Higher education support: Chairman and long-time board member of Freed-Hardeman University; honored with Outstanding Alumnus, honorary Doctor of Laws degree; inducted into Freed-Hardeman University Sports Hall of Fame and Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association Hall of Fame; lifelong Murray State University alumnus; served on Murray State University Board of Regents; received Distinguished Alumnus Award for Professional Achievement and Golden Horseshoe Award for volunteer service.
  • Death: February 28, 2026, at age 96.

Affected Parties

  • The Kentucky Senate as the body issuing the resolution.
  • The family of Brigadier General Billy Brandon Morgan.
  • Communities in Benton, Marshall County, and broader Kentucky through recognition of his service and legacy.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduction: March 5, 2026.
  • Committee action: Referred to Committee on Committees (S) on March 5, 2026.
  • Floor action: Adopted by voice vote in the Senate on March 24, 2026.
  • Effective action: The Senate will adjourn in his honor upon passage of the resolution.

Observations

  • This is a ceremonial resolution recognizing a distinguished military career and extensive community involvement.
  • It serves to formally honor Brigadier General Morgan’s memory and to communicate respect for his contributions to state and local communities.

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

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