A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of William "Will" Prebble Coomes.
Summary
SR128 is a Senate resolution honoring the life and memory of William "Will" Prebble Coomes. The resolution recites biographical details about Mr. Coomes, including his birth in Louisville, his upbringing in Bardstown, his 2024 graduation from Nelson County High School, his work at DWE Electrical, and his interests in basketball, hunting, and family life. It also notes his passing on January 30, 2026, and identifies surviving family members and loved ones.
The operative provisions express the Senate’s profound sympathy to his family and direct that the Senate adjourn in his honor and loving memory. The resolution also instructs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy to Senator Max Wise for delivery. As a commemorative resolution, it does not amend state law, create new legal duties, or affect regulatory or appropriations statutes; its effect is ceremonial and expressive only.
Impact
SR128 has no substantive impact on Kentucky statutes, regulations, or public programs. It is a memorial adjournment resolution that serves to formally recognize an individual’s passing, record the Senate’s condolences, and authorize the chamber to adjourn in his honor. Its practical effect is limited to legislative ceremony and the transmission of the resolution to the designated senator for delivery to the family.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding SR128 is uniformly respectful and sympathetic. The bill was adopted by voice vote, indicating broad, noncontroversial support and no recorded opposition. The resolution’s tone is personal and commemorative, emphasizing Mr. Coomes’s character, relationships, and community ties rather than any policy issue.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention in SR128 because it is a memorial resolution rather than a substantive bill. The only potentially relevant point is the chamber’s decision to adjourn in honor of Mr. Coomes, but the available record shows no disagreement or debate. The voice-vote adoption suggests the resolution was treated as a routine expression of condolence and respect.