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KY SJR105

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Greg Elkins

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the portion of US 460 West from mile marker 7.1 to mile marker 8.4 in Menifee County as the "Gary Lee Egelston Memorial Highway"

  • Honors Gary Lee Egelston, a Vietnam War veteran drafted at age 20 in 1968, who received multiple military decorations including the Bronze Star Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and "V" Device for Valor

  • Recognizes Egelston's community service as Fire Chief of the Menifee County Volunteer Fire Department for many years

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

  • Egelston passed away on October 21, 2025, and was a graduate of Menifee County High School and resident of Frenchburg

Legislative Description

A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Gary Lee Egelston Memorial Highway in Menifee County.

Memorials

Last Action

to Transportation (S)

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/18/2026
Committee on Committees2/17/2026

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