A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of David Delvin Drake.
Summary
SR14 is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of David Delvin Drake and expressing condolences to his family, friends, and community. The resolution states that the Senate will adjourn in his honor and directs the Clerk to transmit a copy to Senator Reginald Thomas for delivery to the family.
The resolution recounts Drake’s life and public service, including his work in energy development, his role as the first secretary of Kentucky’s Department of Energy, and his co-founding role in what became the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research. It also highlights his later work with East Kentucky Power Cooperative, his civic service on the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Planning Commission, and his devotion to family, faith, and community interests.
Impact
SR14 does not change state law or create new statutory requirements. Its effect is ceremonial and commemorative only, using the Senate’s adjournment to formally recognize a deceased public servant and preserve the chamber’s expression of respect in the legislative record. The resolution affects no agencies, regulated parties, or public programs beyond the transmission of condolences to the family.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive and respectful. The bill was adopted by voice vote, indicating broad, noncontroversial support and no recorded opposition. The tone of the text and the legislative action both reflect appreciation for Drake’s public service, community involvement, and personal legacy.
Contention
There is no apparent substantive contention in the resolution or its legislative history. Because SR14 is a memorial and adjournment resolution, it does not present policy disputes, fiscal issues, or legal disagreements. The only identifiable focus is on honoring David Delvin Drake’s contributions to Kentucky’s energy policy, civic life, and family, with Senator Reginald Thomas named to receive the resolution for delivery to the family.