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SR 277

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Alfred Daniel "A.D." King.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lindsey Tichenor

Kentucky Senate resolution honoring Reverend A.D. King, civil rights activist and brother of Martin Luther King Jr., through official legislative commemoration.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 277

Legislative bill overview

SR 277 is a commemorative resolution introduced in the Kentucky Senate that honors the life and legacy of Reverend Alfred Daniel "A.D." King. Resolutions of this type are ceremonial measures that do not create law but formally recognize individuals or events deemed significant by the legislature. The bill would establish an official legislative acknowledgment of King's contributions.

Why is this important

A.D. King was the younger brother of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a civil rights activist and minister in his own right, particularly active in Birmingham, Alabama during the Civil Rights Movement. Legislative recognition resolutions serve to preserve historical memory, affirm shared values around civil rights and social justice, and provide official documentation of individuals the state deems worthy of honor.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of recognition: Some may question whether a single individual warrants a state resolution versus other potential honorees from Kentucky's history or civil rights movement
  • Resource allocation: Critics might argue legislative time could focus on substantive bills rather than ceremonial measures
  • Selective historical memory: Questions about which figures receive official recognition and whether this reflects broader patterns of whose contributions are formally remembered

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

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