Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SR171: A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Representative Al Gentry for his leadership in the creation and success of state, national, and international golfer associations for golfers with disabilities.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 15, 2026
Recognize and honor Representative Al Gentry for his leadership in the creation and success of associations for golfers with disabilities.
What the bill says
A resolution recognizing and honoring Representative Al Gentry for his leadership in the creation and success of state, national, and international golfer associations for golfers with disabilities.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Representative Al Gentry for his leadership in the creation and success of state, national, and international golfer associations for golfers with disabilities. WHEREAS, Alan Joseph Gentry was born and raised in southwest Jefferson County and learned a strong work ethic at an early age; and WHEREAS, Al Gentry graduated from Bishop David High School in 1982 and earned a bachelor of science in geology from the University of Louisville in 1988; and WHEREAS, in 1993 at the age of 28, Al Gentry was pursuing post-graduate work at the University of Kentucky, and while working as a hydrogeologist he was involved in a tragic workplace drilling accident that caused the loss of his dominant right arm above his elbow; and WHEREAS, while still in his hospital bed recovering from the accident, Al Gentry was introduced to amputee golf by the local one-armed golfing legend, Don Fightmaster; and WHEREAS, reliant on the foundational work ethic and his motto of "Never Quit," Al Gentry returned to the workforce and began competing in golf events for amputee athletes; and WHEREAS, Al Gentry founded the Kentucky Amputee Golf Association in 1994, which later began operating as the Amputee Golf Charities, and continues to host annual golf tournaments to promote adaptive golf for individuals with physical, visual, or intellectual disabilities; and …
Sponsors
- Matt Nunn (R, SD-017) · primary sponsor
- Casey Chambers Armstrong (D, SD-019)
Latest actions
- : adopted by voice vote
- : to Senate Floor
- : to Committee on Committees (S)
- : introduced in Senate
Subjects: Athletics, Commendations And Recognitions
Common questions
- What is SR171?
- SR171 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Representative Al Gentry for his leadership in the creation and success of state, national, and international golfer associations for golfers with disabilities.
- What does SR171 do?
- In its own words: A resolution recognizing and honoring Representative Al Gentry for his leadership in the creation and success of state, national, and international golfer associations for golfers with disabilities.
- What is the status of SR171?
- Passed both chambers as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: adopted by voice vote (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR171?
- Matt Nunn (R, SD-017), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SR171?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sr171.html
Source: official Kentucky record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.