Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SR303: A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Thomas V. "Tom" Handy.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 15, 2026
Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Thomas V. "Tom" Handy.
What the bill says
A resolution adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Thomas V. "Tom" Handy.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Thomas V. "Tom" Handy. WHEREAS, after graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Law, Tom Handy worked as an assistant for Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District Representative Tim Lee Carter before opening a private law practice in 1971; and WHEREAS, Tom Handy devoted much of his life to advocating for victims in the London community and served for 28 years as Commonwealth's Attorney for Kentucky's 27th Judicial Circuit, prosecuting many high-profile cases and acting as a mentor to young attorneys; and WHEREAS, Tom Handy's colleagues describe him as having been an outstanding member of the legal profession, an excellent public speaker, and a trusted and loyal friend; and WHEREAS, Tom Handy helped incorporate Operation UNITE upon his retirement in 2003 at the request of Congressman Hal Rogers, served as Chairman of its Board of Directors for 17 years, and continued as a board member until his death, assisting with the creation and growth of one of the most effective and comprehensive anti-drug programs in the nation and putting aside political and socioeconomic differences to bring positive change for all citizens of this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, Tom Handy was a dedicated public servant who made a lasting impact on the London community through his many meaningful contributions, particularly through service …
Sponsors
- Brandon Storm (R, SD-021) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : adopted by voice vote
- : to Committee on Committees (S)
- : introduced in Senate
Subjects: Memorials
Common questions
- What is SR303?
- SR303 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Thomas V. "Tom" Handy.
- What does SR303 do?
- In its own words: A resolution adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Thomas V. "Tom" Handy.
- What is the status of SR303?
- Passed both chambers as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: adopted by voice vote (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR303?
- Brandon Storm (R, SD-021).
- Where is the official record for SR303?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sr303.html
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