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SR295 • 2026

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Brenda Holmes.

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Brenda Holmes.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
R. Thomas
Last action
2026-04-15
Official status
04/15/26: adopted by voice vote
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Brenda Holmes.

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Brenda Holmes.

What This Bill Does

  • A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Brenda Holmes.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-15 Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

    to Senate Floor adopted by voice vote

  2. 2026-04-14 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 Brenda Holmes.

Current Bill Text

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A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Brenda 1
Holmes. 2
WHEREAS, Brenda Holmes was born on November 30, 1954, to the late Stanley 3
and Sallie Smith; and 4
WHEREAS, Brenda Holmes confessed her faith in Christ at an early age and 5
became a devoted member of Shiloh Baptist Church; and 6
WHEREAS, Brenda Holmes attended Eastern Kentucky University, where she 7
pursued her passion for education and received her bachelor's degree; and 8
WHEREAS, Brenda Holmes nurtured the minds of many young children 9
throughout her career, devoting 29 years of her life to teaching elementary school 10
students; and 11
WHEREAS, Brenda Holmes continued to have an impact on the lives o f students 12
even after retirement, volunteering her time as a teacher for Vacation Bible School and 13
the Read to Succeed program; and 14
WHEREAS, Brenda Holmes also discovered a passion for photography and poetry 15
during retirement and enjoyed sharing her poetry and words of encouragement with 16
others; and 17
WHEREAS, Brenda Holmes deeply loved her family and especially treasured 18
making memories with her beloved grandchildren; and 19
WHEREAS, Brenda Holmes departed this life on April 4, 2026, having lived a life 20
of service to others and to God; and 21
WHEREAS, Brenda Holmes is survived by her husband of 47 years, Edward 22
Holmes; children, Margot Smith and Ryan (Georgina) Holmes; two sister s, Doris 23
(George) White and Beverly Clayborne; aunt, Virginia Smith; grandchildren, Jordynn 24
Smith, Jalynn Smith, Vivian Holmes, and Olivia Holmes; and a host of cousins, nieces, 25
nephews, and brothers- and sisters-in-law; 26
NOW, THEREFORE, 27
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Be it resolved by t he Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 1
Kentucky: 2
Section 1. The Senate hereby expresses its most profound sympathy upon the 3
passing of Brenda Holmes and extends heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and 4
community. 5
Section 2. When the Senate adjourns this day, it does so in honor and loving 6
memory of Brenda Holmes. 7
Section 3. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 8
Resolution to Senator Reginald Thomas for delivery to the family. 9