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SR128 • 2026

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of William "Will" Prebble Coomes.

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of William "Will" Prebble Coomes.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
M. Wise
Last action
2026-04-14
Official status
04/14/26: adopted by voice vote
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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A Resolution Honoring Will Coomes

This resolution honors William 'Will' Prebble Coomes by adjourning the Senate in his memory.

What This Bill Does

  • Expresses sympathy for the passing of William 'Will' Prebble Coomes.
  • Adjourns the Senate to honor and remember Will Coomes.
  • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to send a copy of this resolution to Senator Max Wise.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The members of the Kentucky Senate
  • Senator Max Wise

Terms To Know

Resolution
A formal statement or declaration by a legislative body expressing opinions, sentiments, or intentions.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not affect the general public directly.
  • It is unclear what actions will be taken beyond sending a copy of the resolution to Senator Max Wise.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-14 Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

    adopted by voice vote

  2. 2026-03-02 Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

    to Senate Floor

  3. 2026-02-26 Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

    introduced in Senate to Committee on Committees (S)

Official Summary Text

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of William "Will" Prebble Coomes.

Current Bill Text

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A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of William 1
"Will" Prebble Coomes. 2
WHEREAS, William "Will" Prebble Coomes was born on August 13, 2005, in 3
Louisville, Kentucky, to John and Kelly Foster Coomes; and 4
WHEREAS, Will Coomes was a young man of tremendous warmth, vitality, and 5
promise; and 6
WHEREAS, Will Coomes, a gifted basketball player who discovered the game at a 7
young age, would go on to dev elop a profound love for the sport, as well as a deep 8
appreciation for the bonds of brotherhood that it brought; and 9
WHEREAS, Will Coomes, an avid outdoorsman, lived for the weekends and loved 10
hunting with his father and brother; and 11
WHEREAS, Will Coomes's love for people, especially children, came at an early 12
age; and 13
WHEREAS, Will Coomes could make anyone laugh and his smile, his laugh, his 14
hug, and his genuine personality touched so many lives; and 15
WHEREAS, Will Coomes was a respected resident of Bardsto wn, Kentucky, and a 16
2024 graduate of Nelson County High School; and 17
WHEREAS, Will Coomes was a valued employee at DWE Electrical, alongside his 18
brother; and 19
WHEREAS, Will Coomes passed on January 30, 2026. He will be remembered 20
always by his devoted parents; brother, Andrew Coomes; cherished companion, Camryn 21
Hayes; paternal grandmother, Mary Patricia (John) Coomes Cecil; maternal grandmother, 22
Hudie Ann Foster; uncle, Ernie (Dina) Coomes, Jr.; aunts, Suzanne (Ted Shields) Edelen 23
and Billie Jean (David Jr.) Denny; many cousins; loyal friends, known as "The Boys"; 24
and a host of other family members, friends, and loved ones; 25
NOW, THEREFORE, 26
Be it resolved by the S enate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 27
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Kentucky: 1
Section 1. The members of the Senate hereby express their most profound 2
sympathy upon the passing of William "Will" Prebble Coomes. 3
Section 2. When the Senate adjourns this day, it does so in honor and loving 4
memory of William "Will" Prebble Coomes. 5
Section 3. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 6
Resolution to Senator Max Wise for delivery. 7