Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SR161: A RESOLUTION honoring Dave "Buzz" Baker for 37 years of exemplary service as pre-game host for the UK Sports Network.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 15, 2026
Honor Dave "Buzz" Baker for 37 years of exemplary service as pre-game host for the UK Sports Network.
What the bill says
A resolution honoring Dave "Buzz" Baker for 37 years of exemplary service as pre-game host for the UK Sports Network.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION honoring Dave "Buzz" Baker for 37 years of exemplary service as pre-game host for the UK Sports Network. WHEREAS, Dave "Buzz" Baker has proudly served the University of Kentucky and Wildcat fans across the Commonwealth as the voice of the pre-game show; and WHEREAS, after 37 years of service, Dave "Buzz" Baker lent his voice to the Wildcats for a final time on March 7, 2026, before the University of Kentucky men's basketball team faced the University of Florida Gators at Rupp Arena in Lexington; and WHEREAS, Dave "Buzz" Baker currently serves with WKYT-TV as Special Projects Coordinator and Sportscaster and will continue to anchor "Everyday Kentucky" and "The Afternoon Buzz" on WKYT and contribute sports stories and news updates across multiple platforms throughout the week. He will mark his 44th year at WKYT at the end of this April; and WHEREAS, Dave "Buzz" Baker has served the basketball team, the university, and devoted UK fans, with tremendous warmth, expertise, and professionalism and has contributed immeasurably to the Big Blue Nation throughout the years; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: Section 1. The members of the Senate, both individually and collectively, offer Dave "Buzz" Baker a sincere commendation and gratitude for 37 years of exemplary service as …
Sponsors
- Amanda Mays Bledsoe (R, SD-012) · primary sponsor
- Reginald Thomas (D, SD-013)
Latest actions
- : adopted by voice vote
- : to Senate Floor
- : to Committee on Committees (S)
- : introduced in Senate
Subjects: Commendations And Recognitions
Common questions
- What is SR161?
- SR161 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION honoring Dave "Buzz" Baker for 37 years of exemplary service as pre-game host for the UK Sports Network.
- What does SR161 do?
- In its own words: A resolution honoring Dave "Buzz" Baker for 37 years of exemplary service as pre-game host for the UK Sports Network.
- What is the status of SR161?
- Passed both chambers as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: adopted by voice vote (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR161?
- Amanda Mays Bledsoe (R, SD-012), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SR161?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sr161.html
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