Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SR296: A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Levi Peterson, Jr.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 15, 2026
Adjourn in honor and loving memory of Levi Peterson, Jr.
What the bill says
A resolution adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Levi Peterson, Jr.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Levi Peterson, Jr. WHEREAS, Levi Peterson, Jr., was born on December 13, 1933, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Levi Peterson, Sr., and Lelia Bell McCurdy Peterson; and WHEREAS, Levi Peterson, Jr., professed his faith in God at a young age and was later baptized into the Catholic faith; and WHEREAS, Levi Peterson, Jr., was mentored by a priest he highly respected, Father Michael Caswell, who provided wisdom and guidance during a very turbulent period in his life; and WHEREAS, Levi Peterson, Jr., served as an educator in various positions and schools for 34 years until he finally retired in 1994; and WHEREAS, Levi Peterson, Jr., had a strong impact on his community, being described as "a trailblazer, public servant leader in education, opening doors for future generations of students and educators"; and WHEREAS, Levi Peterson, Jr., passed peacefully from this life on February 21, 2026; and WHEREAS, Levi Peterson, Jr., was preceded in death by his devoted wife Margaret; eldest son Levi III; and sisters Sheila Mahand and Sister Mary of the Trinity, OP; and WHEREAS, Levi Peterson, Jr., is survived by his son, Herschel Peterson; granddaughters, Margaret Peterson and Savannah (Mantayvius) Peterson-Richards; greatgrandson, Jamari Richards; sister, Geraldine Weathers; nieces, Carmen (Kevin) Weathers-Washington, Charmein Weathers, Camille Woods, and …
Sponsors
- Reginald Thomas (D, SD-013) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : adopted by voice vote
- : to Senate Floor
- : to Committee on Committees (S)
- : introduced in Senate
Subjects: Memorials
Common questions
- What is SR296?
- SR296 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Levi Peterson, Jr.
- What does SR296 do?
- In its own words: A resolution adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Levi Peterson, Jr.
- What is the status of SR296?
- Passed both chambers as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: adopted by voice vote (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR296?
- Reginald Thomas (D, SD-013).
- Where is the official record for SR296?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sr296.html
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