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KY SR171
Resolution
AI Summary
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Kentucky Senate resolution honoring Representative Al Gentry for leadership in creating golfer associations for individuals with disabilities at state, national, and international levels
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Gentry lost his dominant right arm above the elbow in a 1993 workplace drilling accident at age 28 while working as a hydrogeologist
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Founded the Kentucky Amputee Golf Association in 1994 (now Amputee Golf Charities) and co-founded the North American One-Armed Golfer Association (NAOAGA) in 2000, serving as president from 2001-2008
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Created the United States Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) in 2014 and developed the country's first published ranking and competition standards for golfers with disabilities in 2019, using 15 different sport classes
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Inducted into the Eastern Amputee Golf Association Hall of Fame in 2022; his course conditions adjustment methodology was adopted by the United States Golf Association for their national handicap system
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Representative Al Gentry for his leadership in the creation and success of state, national, and international golfer associations for golfers with disabilities.
Commendations and Recognitions
Last Action
adopted by voice vote
4/15/2026