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KY HJR92

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Fugate

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates a portion of Kentucky Route 540 in Breathitt County as the "J.C. Holbrook Memorial Highway," running from its intersection with Kentucky Route 1812 to mile point 3.7

  • Honors James Courtney "J.C." Holbrook (born October 22, 1907), who served as Magistrate in Breathitt County for three and a half years

  • Holbrook was killed on July 23, 1953, when he stopped a suspected escaped convict who shot him in the chest; Holbrook returned fire, killing the assailant before dying from his wound

  • Requires the Transportation Cabinet to erect appropriate signage within 30 days of the resolution's effective date

Legislative Description

A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the J.C. Holbrook Memorial Highway in Breathitt County.

Memorials

Last Action

to Transportation (H)

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/9/2026
Committee On Committees3/2/2026

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