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HJR 63

General Assembly, Joint Conventions - Calls joint convention to hear State of the State address by Governor Lee; authorizes transmittal of budget document by February 10, 2025, and filing of legislation implementing the budget by February 14, 2025. -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by William Lamberth

Designates a stretch of Kentucky Route 378 in Magoffin County as the Robert Ritchie Memorial Highway and requires signage, honoring a local World War II veteran; no funding change.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 63

Summary — HJR 63: “Robert Ritchie Memorial Highway” (Magoffin County, KY)

Status: Enacted (per legislative record)
Bill Type: Joint Resolution (HJR)
Jurisdiction: Commonwealth of Kentucky
Filed: 11/12/2024
Companion: SJR 33

Purpose / Intent

HJR 63 designates a segment of Kentucky Route 378 in Magoffin County as the “Robert Ritchie Memorial Highway” to honor the life and military service of Robert Ritchie, a World War II veteran and lifelong resident of Salyersville, KY.

Key provisions

  • Designation: Kentucky Route 378 in Magoffin County, from mile point 5.5 to the intersection with Paddle Branch Road, is officially designated the “Robert Ritchie Memorial Highway.”
  • Signage: The Transportation Cabinet is directed to erect appropriate signage showing the designation within 30 days of the resolution’s effective date.
  • No appropriation: The text is an honorary designation and does not include an explicit appropriation for ongoing maintenance beyond erecting the marker(s).

Who is Robert Ritchie (as stated in the resolution)

  • Born January 25, 1915, in Magoffin County (Salyersville), Kentucky.
  • Served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
  • Military recognitions listed include: Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Defense Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Battle Star for the Invasion of New Guinea, and a Good Conduct Medal.
  • Postwar life: Returned to Salyersville, worked as a farmer on family land, active in Faith Freewill Baptist Church and Salyersville DAV Chapter 15.

Who/what is affected

  • Geographical: Motorists, residents, and property along KY-378 at mile 5.5 to Paddle Branch Road in Magoffin County.
  • Administrative: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (responsible for signage installation).
  • Symbolic impact: Honors a local veteran and provides a permanent public memorial recognized on state road signage.

Legislative/timeline notes

  • Legislative actions recorded include filing on 11/12/2024; House introduction (2/19/2025); committee consideration and a public hearing (late March 2025); enrollment and delivery to the governor are recorded (March 19, 2025); and the record lists an enactment date of April 2, 2025.
  • Companion Senate resolution: SJR 33.

Practical effect

This resolution creates an honorary highway name and requires erection of signage. It does not change highway routing, maintenance responsibilities, or create new regulatory obligations. The designation serves as a lasting local tribute to Robert Ritchie’s military service and community ties.

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

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