Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SR278: A RESOLUTION honoring and congratulating longtime WKYT photojournalist Ray Brown on his forthcoming retirement.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 15, 2026
Honor and congratulate longtime WKYT photojournalist Ray Brown on his retirement.
What the bill says
A resolution honoring and congratulating longtime WKYT photojournalist Ray Brown on his forthcoming retirement.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION honoring and congratulating longtime WKYT photojournalist Ray Brown on his forthcoming retirement. WHEREAS, Ray Brown has been a steady and talented presence at WKYT for over 44 years and has crafted some of the biggest news stories in the Commonwealth's history; and WHEREAS, Ray Brown began his career in production where he lit and shot promos and commercials by himself until moving into covering breaking news in the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, Ray Brown's drive and attentive nature have become widely recognized in his productions for their strong audio, natural sound, and striking visuals; and WHEREAS, Ray Brown has visited every SEC basketball and football venue, operated cameras at Rupp Arena, encountered presidents, celebrities, and people from all walks of life; and WHEREAS, in recognition of his outstanding achievements as a photojournalist, Ray Brown has been awarded four Emmy awards, an Edward R. Murrow Award, and an Eclipse Award with legendary University of Kentucky announcer Cawood Ledford; and WHEREAS, Ray Brown's sense of humor, practicality, and improvisational skills have been a fixture around the Commonwealth. Outside of work he's competed in ballroom dancing, speaks some Mandarin, and has stories to tell from an extraordinary career; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: Section 1. The Senate hereby recognizes and …
Sponsors
- Amanda Mays Bledsoe (R, SD-012) · primary sponsor
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 SR278?
- SR278 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION honoring and congratulating longtime WKYT photojournalist Ray Brown on his forthcoming retirement.
- What does SR278 do?
- In its own words: A resolution honoring and congratulating longtime WKYT photojournalist Ray Brown on his forthcoming retirement.
- What is the status of SR278?
- Passed both chambers as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: adopted by voice vote (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR278?
- Amanda Mays Bledsoe (R, SD-012).
- Where is the official record for SR278?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sr278.html
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