Bill

SR 252

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,000,000 TO THE ELISHA PROJECT

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Bell and 2 co-sponsors

Senate adopts SR 252 to adjourn in honor of Burlin Coleman, recognizing his leadership in banking, philanthropy, and community impact; a ceremonial tribute with no legal effect.

02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

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Bill Summary · SR 252

Summary — SR 252: A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Burlin Coleman

Purpose

SR 252 is a commemorative Senate resolution expressing the body’s sympathy upon the death of Burlin Coleman and directing that when the Senate adjourns on the day of adoption it do so “in honor and loving memory” of him. The resolution memorializes Coleman’s life, career, community service, and contributions to higher education and local economic development.

Key provisions

Officially records biographical details of Burlin Coleman (born March 9, 1929; died January 23, 2025).
Praises his career at Community Trust Bank (1949–1999), during which he rose to Chief Executive Officer and helped the bank become publicly traded and expand to 72 branches in Kentucky, six in West Virginia, and three in Tennessee.
Recognizes his philanthropic and civic work: longtime member of First Baptist Church of Pikeville, service on boards (including Coal Operators and Associates, Pikeville Methodist Hospital, and University of Pikeville), leadership in establishing the University of Pikeville’s School of Osteopathic Medicine, and the naming of the university’s College of Business in his honor.
Expresses the Senate’s “most profound sympathy” to his family, friends, and community.
Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Phillip Wheeler for delivery to the family.
States that the Senate will adjourn that day in Coleman’s honor.

Who is affected

Primarily ceremonial; it honors Burlin Coleman and recognizes his surviving family members (including wife Sally Ousley Coleman, children and stepchildren, grandchildren and great‑grandchildren).
No legal, regulatory, or fiscal changes — a nonbinding memorial resolution for the Senate record and family.

Procedural / timeline highlights

Introduced: March 11, 2025.
Read and adopted by the Senate (vote recorded): March 13, 2025.
Additional procedural entries (committee referrals, floor actions, enrollment, and calendar placement) are recorded through March–April 2025; final adoption entries appear April 29–30, 2025.
Status noted as adopted (by voice vote per the provided metadata).

Practical effect

SR 252 is a formal expression of condolence and recognition by the Senate. It creates a permanent legislative record honoring Burlin Coleman’s contributions but carries no statutory or budgetary effect.

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