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KY HR8

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Willner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • UPS Airlines Flight 2976, a cargo flight from Louisville to Honolulu, crashed on November 4, 2025, after its left engine separated during takeoff, killing 15 people (3 crew members and 12 on the ground) and injuring 22 others

  • The House of Representatives adjourns in honor and loving memory of the 15 victims, including Captain Dana Diamond (62), Captain Richard Wartenberg (57), First Officer Lee Truitt (45), and 12 individuals on the ground

  • Commends the coordinated emergency response from over 20 fire departments, multiple law enforcement agencies including Louisville Metro Police, Kentucky State Police, FBI, and ATF, as well as emergency medical services from across the region

  • Recognizes additional support from Louisville Metro Government, the Kentucky Governor's Office, the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, and numerous other agencies

  • Directs the Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to Representative Lisa Wilner for delivery to victims' families and responding agencies

Legislative Description

A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and loving memory of the victims of the United Parcel Service Airlines Flight 2976, and commending those who responded to the incident.

Commendations and Recognitions

Last Action

to House Floor

1/8/2026

Committee Referrals

Floor1/8/2026
Committee On Committees1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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