A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Granville Reid, Jr.
Summary
SR43 is a Senate resolution honoring and remembering the life of Granville Reid, Jr., who passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 81. The resolution recites biographical details about his birth in Manchester, Kentucky, his family, and the many relatives who survived him, as well as those who preceded him in death.
The resolution also emphasizes Reid’s role as a cherished father, grandfather, and mentor in Clay County, Kentucky, particularly through the babysitting activities of his wife, Aileen Smith Reid, which the resolution says positively affected many children who were not his own. It concludes by directing the Senate to adjourn in his honor and by instructing the Clerk to transmit a copy to Senator Robert Stivers for delivery to the family.
Impact
SR43 does not change any state statutes or create new legal obligations. Its effect is ceremonial only: it formally records the Senate’s tribute to Granville Reid, Jr., authorizes adjournment in his memory, and directs that a copy be delivered to his family through Senator Robert Stivers.
Sentiment
The sentiment around SR43 is uniformly respectful and sympathetic. The resolution is a memorial measure, and its adoption by voice vote indicates broad, noncontroversial support in the Senate. The language reflects admiration for Reid’s family role and community impact, with no recorded opposition in the available materials.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention in the bill text, voting history, or available discussion materials. As a commemorative resolution honoring a deceased constituent and community member, SR43 appears to have been treated as a routine and unopposed expression of condolence and respect.