A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Robert E. "Bob" Purnell, Sr.
Summary
SR33 is a simple Senate resolution honoring the life and memory of Robert E. "Bob" Purnell, Sr. It recounts his early life in Tennessee and Kentucky, his long career with the family-owned F.B. Purnell's Sausage Company, and his role in helping the business grow into a nationally recognized brand. The resolution also highlights his leadership in facilities and maintenance, his contribution to the company’s culture and success, and his well-known tagline, "It's Goooo-od."
The resolution further recognizes Purnell’s community involvement and personal life, noting his membership in Shelbyville Baptist Church, the Thoroughbred Chorus, local country clubs, and his charitable support for St. Jude Children’s Hospital and other causes. It closes by expressing condolences to his family and directing the Senate to adjourn in his honor and loving memory.
Impact
SR33 does not change Kentucky statutes or create new legal obligations. Its effect is ceremonial and commemorative: it authorizes the Senate to adjourn in honor of Robert E. "Bob" Purnell, Sr., formally records the chamber’s sympathy, and directs the Senate Clerk to transmit the resolution to Senator Reginald Thomas for delivery to the family. The bill affects no regulated parties and has no policy or fiscal impact beyond the legislative tribute itself.
Sentiment
The sentiment around SR33 is uniformly respectful and sympathetic. The resolution itself is written in a celebratory and memorial tone, emphasizing Purnell’s family, work ethic, business success, and community service. The bill was adopted by voice vote, indicating broad, noncontroversial support and no recorded opposition in the available history.
Contention
There is no apparent substantive contention surrounding SR33. Because it is a memorial resolution, the measure does not present policy disputes, competing stakeholder interests, or legal disagreements. The only identifiable focus is the Senate’s desire to honor Purnell’s legacy and extend condolences to his family, which appears to have been accepted without objection.