Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HJR53: A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Barry Barrett Memorial Bridge in Marshall County.
Status: In committee, February 10, 2026
Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a bridge on Kentucky Route 2595 in Marshall County as the Barry Barrett Memorial Bridge.
What the bill says
A joint resolution designating the Barry Barrett Memorial Bridge in Marshall County.
From the introduced text:
A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Barry Barrett Memorial Bridge in Marshall County. WHEREAS, Barry Shane Barrett was born on December 19, 1972, to parents David Lee Barrett and Sandra Adair Barrett; and WHEREAS, Barry Barrett founded, operated, and built Barry Barrett Trucking LLC, and was a faithful member of and deacon for the congregation of Zion Cause Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Barry Barrett took great pride and joy in his community and the Commonwealth. From serving his local community in Marshall County, to watching the University of Kentucky Wildcats play basketball, he found much joy in life through the culture of Kentucky; and WHEREAS, Barry Barrett is survived by his dear wife Missy Ann Barrett; his son Shane (Katherine) Barrett; his daughter Samantha (Joseph) Scholl; and grandchildren MJ Barrett and Evie Kate Barrett; and WHEREAS, the people of Marshall County consider Barry Barrett to have been an honorable man, faithful leader, and generous soul, and wish to ensure he is recognized for his service and graciousness to the community; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: Section 1. The Transportation Cabinet shall designate the bridge on Kentucky Route 2595 corssing Cypress Creek (Bridge ID #079B00142N) in Marshall County as the "Barry Barrett Memorial Bridge" and shall, within 30 days of the effective date …
Sponsors
- Chris Freeland (R, HD-006) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : to Transportation (H)
- : to Committee on Committees (H)
- : introduced in House
Subjects: Honorary Highway Designations, Memorials
Common questions
- What is HJR53?
- HJR53 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Barry Barrett Memorial Bridge in Marshall County.
- What does HJR53 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution designating the Barry Barrett Memorial Bridge in Marshall County.
- What is the status of HJR53?
- In committee as of February 10, 2026. Latest action: to Transportation (H) (February 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR53?
- Chris Freeland (R, HD-006).
- Where is the official record for HJR53?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hjr53.html
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