Bill
SR 194
Confirms Lori Cooksey's appointment to the EKU Board of Regents, filling the seat vacated by Vasu Vasudevan; term runs through June 30, 2028.
Note on source materials
- The packet you provided contains multiple different resolutions labeled "SR 194" from different states and on different subjects. It also includes metadata that appears unrelated (a Louisiana Medicaid title). Because of these conflicting items, the summary below separates and summarizes the distinct resolutions actually present in the document so readers can see what each SR 194 does.
Summary — SR 194 (Kentucky): Confirmation of Lori Cooksey to Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents
- Purpose: To confirm Governor Andy Beshear’s appointment of Lori Cooksey to the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Board of Regents.
- Key provisions:
- Confirms the October 15, 2024 appointment made pursuant to KRS 164.321 and Executive Order 2024‑699.
- Notes the appointment fills the seat vacated by Vasu Vasudevan and that the term expires June 30, 2028.
- Directs the Clerk of the Senate to forward a copy of the resolution and notice of adoption to Lori Cooksey (Ashland, Boyd County) and to Governor Beshear.
- Who is affected: Lori Cooksey (appointee), Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents, and state officials who will receive notice of confirmation.
- Procedural/timeline: Appointment date cited is October 15, 2024; the resolution confirms the appointment (text marked “Read by title and adopted” in the packet).
Summary — SR 194 (Illinois): Recognition of Eta Alpha Chapter, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
- Purpose: To recognize and commend the newly chartered Eta Alpha Chapter of the Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
- Key provisions:
- Notes the sorority’s founding (1929, Chicago) and mission to support African American women through professional development, service, education and leadership.
- Records that the Eta Alpha Chapter was chartered in Fairview Heights on June 15, 2024.
- Lists founding members and commends their efforts; directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to the chapter.
- Who is affected: The Eta Alpha Chapter and its founding members; the broader sorority organization and community supporters.
- Procedural/timeline: Text shows standard ceremonial recognition language; recorded as read and adopted status in the packet.
Summary — SR 194 (Georgia): Recognition of Carleen Cumberbatch, 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian
- Purpose: To recognize and commend Carleen Cumberbatch for long‑standing volunteer and advocacy work on behalf of older adults in DeKalb County and the region.
- Key provisions:
- Identifies Cumberbatch as the 2025 Distinguished Older Georgian and summarizes more than 30 years of service (AARP volunteer roles, founding South DeKalb Senior Line Dancers, housing authority service, regional aging advisory roles, NAHRO service, Silver Hair Legislature representation, etc.).
- Extends best wishes and directs that an appropriate copy of the resolution be made available to the honoree.
- Who is affected: Carleen Cumberbatch (honoree), senior services organizations in DeKalb County and the region, and entities that partner with or recognize senior advocates.
- Procedural/timeline:
- Sponsors listed in the packet: Senators RaShaun Kemp, Kenya Wicks, David Lucas, Nikki Merritt, Derek Mallow, Freddie Powell Sims, Emanuel Jones, Jason Esteves, Russ Goodman, Regina Ashford Barrow.
- Legislative actions included in the packet indicate the resolution was introduced, read and adopted (adopted 38–0 in one entry), reported/enrolled, and the enrolled resolution was signed by the Senate President and sent to the Secretary of State (packet notes it was sent 6/13/2025).
Overall note on metadata discrepancy
- The initial metadata you provided (title: “MEDICAID: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to review and provide certain information to the Senate regarding Medicaid managed care contracts”) does not match any of the resolution texts contained in the document. If you intended to summarize the Louisiana Medicaid SR 194, please supply the correct text or confirm which state/version you want summarized.
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