CHIEF DEPUTY JODY WAYNE CASH AMONG KENTUCKIANS HONORED IN ANNUAL ROAD NAMING RESOLUTION

Senate joint resolution names roads, bridges and highways in honor of Kentuckians who made a positive difference

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FRANKFORT, KY (March 21, 2024)—The Senate unanimously adopted Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 58 on Thursday. This resolution includes Senate and House Joint Resolutions honoring deceased Kentuckians who have served or made a notable impression on the commonwealth. The resolution directs the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) to place signs recognizing the designations.

SJR 58 is the featured resolution amended to include other resolutions in its provisions. Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Fruit Hill, sponsors it. It designates the Chief Deputy Jody Wayne Cash Highway in Caldwell County. This designation applies to a portion of Kentucky Highway 293. Cash dedicated his life to serving the community as a law enforcement officer. Tragically, he was killed in the line of duty on May 16, 2022. The resolution commemorates his sacrifice and service to the community.

SJR 25, sponsored by Sen. Chris McDaniel, R–Ryland Heights, designates a portion of Kentucky Highway 371 in Kenton County as the Michael Scott "Bubba" Wilson Memorial Highway. This designation covers the stretch from its intersection with Anderson Road to its intersection with Western Reserve Road. Wilson was known for his passion for the outdoors, particularly off-roading. He was the co-owner and lead mechanic at Crescent Springs Hardware, and he founded Bubba Fest, a community event celebrating off-roading.

SJR 26, sponsored by Senate Transportation Chair Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, designates the Tom Brahm Memorial Highway in Marion County. This designation covers a portion of Kentucky Highway 49 in Marion County from West Marion Elementary School to Hughes Lane. Brahm was a prominent figure in Loretto's local government, serving as mayor and commissioner. He was also a respected businessman and community advocate.

SJR 119, sponsored by Sen. Rick Girdler, R-Somerset, designates the Rev. C.E. Jacobs Memorial Bridge in Pulaski County. This designation is for a bridge on Kentucky Highway 3091 over the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway. Jacobs was a respected pastor and community leader known for his dedication to serving others.

SJR 164, also sponsored by Girdler, designates the Jim and Mary Jo Sharpe Memorial Bridge in Pulaski County. This designation is for a bridge on US Highway 27 over Pittman Creek. The Sharpes were influential figures in Somerset, known for their business ventures and community involvement.

SJR 166, sponsored by Sen. Phillip Wheeler of Pike County, directs KYTC to include Richie Weems and the Continental Five on the Country Music Highway in Pike County. This designation applies to US Highway 23 in Pike County. Richie Weems and the Continental Five were a renowned local band.

SJR 188, sponsored by Wheeler, designates the PFC Larry Gene Ratliff Memorial Highway in Martin County. This designation is for a portion of Kentucky Highway 292. Ratliff made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Vietnam War.

SJR 190, sponsored by Sen. Gerald Neal, D-Louisville, designates a portion of Kentucky Highway 2049 as the Cozy and Linnes Chester Memorial Highway in Jefferson County. This designation honors the Chesters, respected community members known for their deep Christian faith and dedication to service.

SJR 195, sponsored by Sen. Johnnie Turner of Floyd County, designates the L.G. Frazier Memorial Bridge in Floyd County. This designation is for a bridge on Kentucky Highway 122. Frazier was a prominent member of the Price community.

Several provisions of SJR 58 were included at the request of lawmakers to designate various roads, bridges, and highways in different counties across Kentucky.

Sen. Brandon Smith, R-Hazard, supported the following provisions:

  • Section 20 designates the Midway on Bull Creek Bridge in Leslie County as the "Amos and Twila Osborne Memorial Bridge."

  • Section 12 designates the "Berry Caudill Memorial Bridge" on Kentucky Highway 1081 in Magoffin County at mile point 14.95.

  • Section 13 designates the "Julian Patrick Memorial Bridge" on Kentucky Highway 7 in Magoffin County at mile point 25.055.

Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, and Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, supported the following provisions:

  • on 16 designates a portion of Kentucky Highway 1593 in Magoffin County, from mile point 3.22 to mile point 3.63, as the "Oliver Lykins Memorial Highway."

  •  Section 17 designates a portion of Kentucky Highway 867 in Magoffin County, from mile point 3.28 to mile point 3.74, as the "Winford Arnett Memorial Highway."

  • Section 18 designates a portion of Kentucky Highway 1471 in Magoffin County, from mile point 3.27 to mile point 4.16, as the "Henry Bailey Memorial Highway."

  • Section 14, which designates a portion of Kentucky Highway 7 in Magoffin County, from mile point 1.08 to mile point 2.50, as the "Claude Howard Memorial Highway."

  • Section 15 designates a portion of Kentucky Highway 2020 in Magoffin County, from mile point 0.00 to mile point 0.07, as the "Robert Cheek Memorial Highway.

Senate Transportation Committee Vice Chair Brandon Storm, R-London, supported Section 11 designating the "Christopher Hubbard Memorial Bridge" on Kentucky Highway 192 in Laurel County over the CSX railroad at mile point 21.030.

Additional provisions added to SJR 58 were:

  • Section 19, supported by Rep. John Blanton, designates a portion of Kentucky Highway 1593 in Magoffin County, from mile point 2.157 to mile point 2.569, as the "Oval Gray Amyx Memorial Highway."

  • Section 21, supported by Sen. Robin Webb, D-Grayson, directs KYTC to include Julie Reeves Davis on the Country Music Highway on US Highway 23 in Boyd County near Ashland.

  • Section 22, also supported by Webb, designates a portion of Kentucky Highway 1 in Carter County, from US Highway 60 at mile point 10.646 to the Interstate 64 overpass at mile point 11.546, as the "Assistant Fire Chief Duane Suttles Memorial Highway."

An amendment was added to SJR 58 before its Senate passage by Sen. Gex Williams, R-Verona. The amendment designates the SSGT Christopher Stout Memorial Bridge in Carroll and Owen County along Kentucky Highway 227 over Eagle Creek.

CLICK HERE to find SJR 58 in full, including honorary bridge and road namings supported by Kentucky state House of Representatives members.

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