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A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Denise 1
Lane "Deni" Hamilton. 2
WHEREAS, Denise Lane "Deni" Hamilton was born on October 15, 1953, in 3
Hamilton, Ohio, to the late Rudolph "Rudy" Lane and Thelma "TJ" Theiss Lane; and 4
WHEREAS, Denise Lane "Deni" Hamilton was born into a military family and 5
moved all over the country with her two sisters, eventually graduating from high school 6
in Juneau, Alaska, after attending 14 different schools; and 7
WHEREAS, Denise Lane "Deni" Hamilton earned degrees in Psychology and Art 8
from Berry College in Georgia, and later followed her younger sister to Western 9
Kentucky University, where she met the love of her life, William "Bill" Hamilton; and 10
WHEREAS, what began as a beautiful friendship blossomed into 47 years of 11
marriage, filled with shared adventures, travels around the world, four children, 11 12
grandchildren, and now deep roots in Georgetown, Kentucky, where Bill Hamilton was 13
born and raised; and 14
WHEREAS, Denise Lane "Deni" Hamilton gave her heart and soul to her children, 15
coaching various teams, running hospitality rooms, and never missing one of the kids' 16
sporting events; and she cherished her grandchildren and made the holidays so special for 17
everyone, with Thanksgiving, Christmas, July 4th, and Easter being her favorites; and 18
WHEREAS, Denise Lane "Deni" Hamilton extended her love beyond her family to 19
her community as a go-to person for advice, a shoulder to cry on, and someone to vent to, 20
with an uncanny ability to calm tense situations, and she quickly became "Mama Deni" 21
for many other children; and 22
WHEREAS, Denise Lane "Deni" Hamilton decorated for countless weddings, even 23
hosting some in her backyard. Sh e hosted a weekly Sunday dinner, a Hamilton family 24
tradition, spreading her unique gift for making everyone feel welcome, without regard to 25
age, status, or circumstances. She possessed the kind of generosity that touched all who 26
knew her, and she frequently opened her home for birthday parties and celebrations; and 27
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WHEREAS, Denise Lane "Deni" Hamilton al so served her community by creating 1
wonderful events for civic clubs, organizations, and fundraisers, entertaining thousands 2
and supporting civic causes while lifting a community; and 3
WHEREAS, Denise Lane "Deni" Hamilton spent the last 45 years of her life as a 4
real estate agent. She owned her own company, was a lifetime member of the TOP 5
Producer's Club, was asked to serve on the Board for Realty Community and the Board 6
of Professional Standards, was appointed by the Governor of Kentucky to the Real Estate 7
Commission, and was named Realtor of the Year in 2022 among more than 4000 industry 8
professionals. She also proudly served on the Board of Trustees for Georgetown 9
Community Hospital for 15 years. And she was one of the original board members for 10
her beloved Euko-En on the Elkhorn Japanese Friendship Garden, having been a member 11
of the first small group from Georgetown to visit Tahara Cho, Japan, in 1988, to begin 12
the Sister City discussions; and 13
WHEREAS, Denise Lane "Deni" Hamilton dreamed big, lived big, and loved big. 14
She had a servant's heart, always seeking the best for everyone she worked with, and she 15
was selfless in every way and made this world a better place; and 16
WHEREAS, Denise Lane "Deni" Hamilton is survived by her husband Bill 17
Hamilton, her chi ldren, Kyle (Stacy) Hamilton, Archibald (Chelsea) William Hamilton, 18
VI, and Carrie Hamilton (Steve) Lepore; her sister, Beth Lane (Duff) Jeffers; and her 19
grandchildren, Jersey Hamilton, Treylen Hamilton, Braxton Hamilton, Isabella Hamilton, 20
Jayden Hamilton , Avery Hamilton, Charleigh Hamilton, Andi Hamilton, Archie 21
Hamilton, Giuliana Lepore, and Naomi Lepore; 22
NOW, THEREFORE, 23
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 24
Kentucky: 25
Section 1. The Senate extends its deepest sympathy upon the passing of Denise 26
Lane "Deni" Hamilton, and expresses heartfelt condolences to all her family, friends, and 27
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community. 1
Section 2. When the Senate adjo urns this day, it does so in honor and loving 2
memory of Denise Lane "Deni" Hamilton. 3
Section 3. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 4
Resolution to Senator Matt Nunn for delivery to the family. 5