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SR 254

Celebrating the life of Peggy Lynn Davis.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lashrecse Aird and 37 co-sponsors

Kentucky Senate memorializes Alicia Short McKenzie, extends sympathies, and adjourns in her memory to honor her life and impact on Paintsville and her family.

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Bill Summary · SR 254

Summary — SR 254 (Memorial for Alicia Short McKenzie)

Note on sources: The materials provided contain multiple different “SR 254” texts from different jurisdictions (including a Georgia aerospace recognition resolution and an Illinois congratulatory resolution). This summary focuses on the Kentucky Senate resolution titled “A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of the life of Alicia Short McKenzie,” which matches the bill title and subject (Memorials) supplied.

Main purpose and intent

SR 254 is a non‑binding Senate resolution that honors the life and service of Alicia Short McKenzie, expresses the Senate’s condolences to her family and community, and directs the Senate to adjourn in her memory on the day specified by the body.

Key provisions

  • Expresses the Senate’s “deepest sympathies” on the passing of Alicia Short McKenzie and sends thoughts and prayers to her family, friends, and community (Section 1).
  • Directs that when the Senate adjourns on the day of the resolution, it do so “in honor and loving memory of Alicia Short McKenzie” (Section 2).
  • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Phillip Wheeler for delivery to the family (Section 3).

Factual background included in the resolution

  • Birth and death: Born Dec. 27, 1966, in Paintsville; died March 3, 2025, at Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Louisville, KY.
  • Community and faith: Longtime member of the Paintsville Church of Christ; noted for humility, a ceaseless smile, and kindness.
  • Family: Survived by husband Mark McKenzie (Judge/Executive of Johnson County), daughter Mary Ellen McKenzie, son Bobby (Kendra) McKenzie, grandchild Zeke McKenzie, brother Matt Short, sisters Linda (Edward) Brady, Paula (David) Wright, Jodi (Dean Preston) Short, mother‑in‑law Ruth McKenzie (Ralph) Haunhorst, sister‑in‑law Mary (Gary) Jennings, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents and brother Gary Short.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: the resolution is an expression of condolence and honor for Ms. McKenzie and recognition for her family and the Paintsville community. It carries no legal or budgetary effect.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduced: March 11, 2025 (per submitted bill information).
  • Adopted: Read and adopted by the Senate (adopted by voice vote; recorded in the Senate journal). The Clerk is to provide a copy to Senator Phillip Wheeler for family delivery.
  • Classification: Senate resolution (memorial/adjournment in honor); not a bill that creates or changes law.

If you would like, I can produce a one‑page printable copy of the resolution text or a short statement suitable for delivery to the family or local media.

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

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