A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Michele Renee Franks Baker.
Summary
SR280 is a simple Senate resolution honoring the life and memory of Michele Renee Franks Baker of Hazard, Kentucky. The resolution recites biographical details about her upbringing, education at Hazard Community College and Eastern Kentucky University, her career as a teacher in the Perry County School System, and her devotion to her family, including her husband, sons, mother, siblings, nieces, nephews, and beloved pets.
The measure directs the Senate to adjourn in her honor and asks the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Brandon Smith for delivery to her family. It is a ceremonial, non-substantive resolution and does not create or amend any state law or program.
Impact
SR280 has no regulatory or fiscal impact and does not amend Kentucky statutes. Its effect is limited to an official expression of sympathy and respect by the Senate, the formal adjournment in honor of Michele Renee Franks Baker, and the transmission of the resolution to her family through Senator Brandon Smith.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly respectful and commemorative. The bill was adopted by voice vote, indicating broad, noncontroversial support and no recorded opposition. The tone of the text is personal and condolence-oriented, emphasizing Baker’s family, career in education, and community ties.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention in SR280 because it is a memorial resolution rather than legislation affecting public policy. The only substantive action is ceremonial—honoring an individual and extending condolences to her family—which typically draws consensus rather than debate. No committee discussion or recorded votes indicate any disagreement.