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A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Deborah 1
Parrish Gilpin. 2
WHEREAS, Deborah Parrish Gilpin was born on September 3, 1955, and she 3
passed from this life on February 17, 2024; and 4
WHEREAS, Deborah Gilpin was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and a 5
true blue fan of the Wildcats, attending the first games held in Rupp Arena and 6
Commonwealth Stadium; and 7
WHEREAS, Deborah Gilpin was employed by the Fruit of the Loom company 8
from 1973 to 1980 and again from 1982 to 1998, where she learned to love sewing; and 9
WHEREAS, Deborah Gilpin was a gifted quilter and an excellent seamstress. From 10
1981 to 1982, She was employed by Laurene's Bridal Shop. She was well known in 11
Taylor County and the surrounding areas for making alterations, specializing in formal 12
dresses; and 13
WHEREAS, Deborah Gilpin was active in her community, where she was a 14
member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 40 years and served as vice 15
president of the Taylor County 4-H Council; and 16
WHEREAS, Deborah Gilpin loved the history of her community and family and 17
was passionate about genealogy. She was a member of the Taylor County Historical 18
Society, president of the Hiestand House Museum Foundation, and a member of the 19
National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution; and 20
WHEREAS, Deborah Gilpin is survived by her husband of 46 years, Larry Gilpin; 21
her daughter, Miranda (Corey) Zottman; her son, Aaron (Meredith) Gilpin; her 22
grandchildren, John and Jack Zottman and Cora Gilpin; and a host of other family and 23
friends; 24
NOW, THEREFORE, 25
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 26
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Section 1. The members of the Senate do hereby honor the life and 1
accomplishments of Deborah Parrish Gilpin. 2
Section 2. When the Senate adjourns this day, it does so in honor and loving 3
memory of Deborah Parrish Gilpin. 4
Section 3. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 5
Resolution to Senator Max Wise for delivery to the family. 6