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SJ 394

Celebrating the life of Jake Kincaid.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Travis Hackworth

General Assembly honors Jake Kincaid with a ceremonial resolution recognizing his life of service and presents a copy to his family.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ394ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 394

Summary of Senate Joint Resolution No. 394 (SJ394ER)

Overview

SJ394 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution adopted by both chambers to celebrate and memorialize the life of Jake Kincaid, a firefighter and emergency services technician from Russell County who died on February 3, 2025. The enrolled version, SJ394ER, indicates final passage by both the Senate (Feb. 19, 2025) and the House (Feb. 20, 2025), with enrollment recorded on March 3, 2025. The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s respect and sorrow, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Kincaid’s family.

Purpose and intent

  • Honor Jake Kincaid’s life, public service, and impact on his community.
  • Acknowledge his career spanning firefighting, emergency medical response, and related service with multiple area agencies.
  • Recognize his roles as husband, father, son, and member of the Russell County community.

Key provisions

  • The resolution contains multiple “Whereas” clauses detailing Kincaid’s life:
    • Born in Raleigh; graduated from Honaker High School in 2005.
    • Worked as a coal miner for more than 15 years before shifting to emergency services.
    • Served with New Garden Rescue Squad, Richlands Fire–Rescue, ProMed, and other area agencies.
    • Described personal interests and family life, including his wife Amanda and children Jayden, Parson, Jenson, and Ripley.
  • The “Be it Resolved” section states that the General Assembly notes with great sadness the loss of a treasured community member and expresses respect for his memory.
  • The Clerk of the Senate is directed to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Kincaid’s family.

Who/what is affected

  • The resolution primarily affects the General Assembly and, symbolically, the Russell County community.
  • It has no regulatory, fiscal, or policy impact; it is a ceremonial memorial recognizing service and personal merit.

Procedural/timeline highlights

  • Introduced: February 17, 2025 (25107525D).
  • Engrossed/agreed by Senate: February 19, 2025.
  • Agreed to by House: February 20, 2025.
  • Enrolled: March 3, 2025.
  • Final form: SJ394ER (enrolled, agreed by both chambers).

Implications

  • Provides a formal, public recognition of Jake Kincaid’s life and service.
  • Serves as a historical record of the community’s appreciation for first responders.
  • No changes to statutes or state policy; purely ceremonial.

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

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