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HJR 70

Memorials, Recognition - Gladeville Middle School, Reward School -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Susan Lynn

Designates the Knott County bridge on KY 582 over Bates Branch as the BB and Larry King Memorial Bridge; Transportation Cabinet to install signage within 30 days.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 70

Summary — HJR 70 (Joint Resolution): “BB and Larry King Memorial Bridge” (Knott County, KY)

Status: Enacted (General Assembly action completed March 2025)
Filed: November 12, 2024 — Introduced/Read in early 2025

Purpose / Intent

HJR 70 is an honorary joint resolution of the Kentucky General Assembly designating a specific local bridge in Knott County as the “BB and Larry King Memorial Bridge.” The resolution recognizes and memorializes the contributions of BB King and Larry King (local community leaders and high‑school basketball figures) to the Hindman/Knott County community.

Key provisions

  • Official designation: The bridge on Kentucky Route 582 over Bates Branch (Bridge ID# 060B00015N) is designated the “BB and Larry King Memorial Bridge.”
  • Implementation: The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is directed to erect appropriate signage reflecting the designation.
  • Timing requirement: The Transportation Cabinet must install the signage within 30 days of the resolution’s effective date.

Background (as stated in the resolution)

  • BB King (born February 9, 1961, per the resolution) was a standout basketball player at Knott County Central, a member of the 1980 McDonald’s All‑American High School Basketball Team, a player at Alice Lloyd College, and later head coach at Knott County Central (13 years) and Breathitt County (dates given). He led teams to multiple regional championships and coaching honors. He died December 20, 2022.
  • Larry King (born November 6, 1959, per the resolution) is identified as BB King’s brother; he died April 7, 2023.
  • The resolution notes their roles as “pillars of the Hindman community” and seeks tangible recognition of their contributions.

Who/what is affected

  • The designation is honorary only. It modifies the ceremonial name of a local bridge and requires signage.
  • The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is responsible for producing and installing the sign.
  • Local residents, visitors, and families of BB and Larry King are the primary beneficiaries of the memorial recognition.
  • The designation does not alter legal ownership, maintenance responsibilities, traffic regulations, or funding for the bridge beyond the one‑time cost of signage.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Filed: November 12, 2024.
  • Legislative actions in early 2025 include readings, committee referrals, reporting, enrollment and delivery to the Governor (March 5, 2025).
  • The legislative record lists the resolution as enacted (March 19, 2025). Per the text, the Transportation Cabinet must erect signage within 30 days of the resolution’s effective date.

Note: The legislative materials provided also include text of a separate honorary resolution celebrating the life of Fred Nall Hollis (a different HJR in another jurisdiction). That text appears unrelated to the Knott County bridge designation; this summary focuses on the BB and Larry King Bridge designation.

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

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