UNOFFICIAL COPY AS OF 02/04/00 00 REG. SESS. 00 RS HJR 66/GA

A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Transportation Cabinet to name the new bridge on Kentucky Route 3071 near the community of Moranburg in Mason County the "John P. Loyd Memorial Bridge."

WHEREAS, Mason County's native son John P. Loyd has slipped the bonds of earth to join his Almighty in eternal bliss; and

WHEREAS, John P. Loyd was a life-long resident of the community of Moranburg in Mason County; and

WHEREAS, John P. Loyd was a dedicated public servant who selflessly served the citizens of Mason County as a County Commissioner on the Fiscal Court; and

WHEREAS, while serving as County Commissioner, John P. Loyd was appointed as County Judge/Executive upon the death of Mr. Harry Lowe; and

WHEREAS, John P. Loyd was elected to three terms as County Judge/Executive by the citizens of Mason County; and

WHEREAS, Judge Loyd tirelessly championed the needs of the less advantaged through his advocacy for a better public health system; and

WHEREAS, during his tenure, Judge Loyd reorganized the Mason County Health Department to better serve citizens countywide; and

WHEREAS, Judge Loyd's compassion and humanitarian efforts were especially focused upon young people, evidenced by his diligence in creating and staffing a county welfare office; and

WHEREAS, Judge Loyd also ensured the citizens of Mason County enjoyed good roads with easy access to work and personal activities by paving as many county roads as possible during his tenure;

NOW, THEREFORE,

Be it resolved by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky:

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UNOFFICIAL COPY AS OF 02/04/00 00 REG. SESS. 00 RS HJR 66/GA

Section 1. In honor and tribute to Judge John P. Loyd, the Transportation Cabinet shall name the new bridge on Kentucky Route 3071 in Mason County, located approximately one-half mile north of the intersection of Kentucky Route 3071 and Kentucky Route 3056 near the community of Moranburg the "John P. Loyd Memorial Bridge."

Section 2. The Transportation Cabinet shall erect memorial signs on each side of the bridge honoring John P. Loyd within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this Resolution.

Section 3. A copy of this Resolution is to be transmitted to Secretary James Codell, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, and to Chief District Engineer, Jim Rummage, for the District 9 Highway Office in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.

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