Kentucky SR89: A RESOLUTION honoring the members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion for its outstanding service to the United States during World War II.

What the bill says

A resolution honoring the members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion for its outstanding service to the United States during World War II.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION honoring the members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion for its outstanding service to the United States during World War II. WHEREAS, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, also known as "the Six Triple Eight", was the first and only all-female, African American unit in the Women's Army Corps to be deployed overseas during World War II; and WHEREAS, 855 African American women, both enlisted and officers, served with distinction in the European Theater of Operations after the United States War Department lifted the ban on African American women serving in the Women's Army Corps; and WHEREAS, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt encouraged the military to create impactful positions for African American women in which to serve, and there was a significant shortage of postal workers in the European Theater. This shortage allowed for the utilization of the new unit; and WHEREAS, after training at Fort Oglethrope, Georgia, "the Six Triple Eight" was given the mission to organize and clear a prolonged backlog of mail for nearly seven million service members representing the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, uniformed civilian specialists, and American Red Cross workers stationed in Europe during World War II; and WHEREAS, under the command of Major Charity Adams, "the Six Triple Eight" was deployed in February 1945, and arrived in Birmingham, England, where …

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Sponsors

• Gerald Neal (D, SD-033) · primary sponsor
• Matthew Deneen (R, SD-010)

Latest actions

1. March 26, 2026: adopted by voice vote
2. February 11, 2026: to Senate Floor
3. February 9, 2026: to Committee on Committees (S)
4. February 9, 2026: introduced in Senate

Common questions

What is SR89?

SR89 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION honoring the members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion for its outstanding service to the United States during World War II.

What does SR89 do?

In its own words: A resolution honoring the members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion for its outstanding service to the United States during World War II.

What is the status of SR89?

Passed both chambers as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: adopted by voice vote (March 26, 2026).

Who sponsored SR89?

Gerald Neal (D, SD-033), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SR89?

On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sr89.html