Kansas HR6043: Commemorating the life and service of Representative Melody McCray-Miller

What the bill says

A resolution recognizing, honoring and commemorating the life and service of Representative Melody McCray-Miller.

From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:

A RESOLUTION recognizing, honoring and commemorating the life and service of Representative Melody McCray-Miller. WHEREAS, Today, we recognize and honor the life and service of our late colleague, Representative Melody McCray-Miller; and WHEREAS, Born on November 18, 1956, Melody was a lifelong resident of Wichita, Kansas, whose dedication to education, public service, business leadership and community improvement spanned more than three decades; and WHEREAS, Melody earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Houston and later obtained a secondary school teaching certificate from Wichita State University; and WHEREAS, Melody began her career in education teaching at Mayberry Middle School and Southeast High School from 1989 through 1995 and inspired students through mentorship, civic engagement and instruction; and WHEREAS, Returning to the classroom in 2021 as an adjunct instructor of American government and political science at Wichita State University, Melody continued to prepare future civic leaders and encourage their participation in public life; and WHEREAS, As an entrepreneur and business leader, Melody, with her late husband, Larry Miller, owned and operated Miller's Bar-B-Que, a well-known Wichita restaurant whose popularity was built in part on its distinctive baked bean recipe. They later expanded the enterprise by marketing Miller's Bar-B-Que Famous Baked Beans nationwide through retail distribution. Melody served as chief executive officer of the family business and principal owner and …

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Sponsors

• KC Ohaebosim (D, 89) · primary sponsor
• John Alcala (D)
• Mike Amyx (D)
• Avery Anderson (R)
• Francis Awerkamp, Francis (I)
• Barbara Ballard (D)
• Brad Barrett (R)
• Brian Bergkamp (R)
• Emil Bergquist (R)
• Douglas Blex (R)
• "Bill" Bloom, Lewis (R, 64)
• Boatman, Abi (D)

Latest actions

1. April 9, 2026: Enrolled on Thursday, April 9, 2026
2. March 25, 2026: Adopted without roll call
3. March 25, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HR6043?

HR6043 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Commemorating the life and service of Representative Melody McCray-Miller.

What does HR6043 do?

In its own words: A resolution recognizing, honoring and commemorating the life and service of Representative Melody McCray-Miller.

What is the status of HR6043?

Passed both chambers as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled on Thursday, April 9, 2026 (April 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HR6043?

KC Ohaebosim (D, 89), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR6043?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hr6043/