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A RESOLUTION commemorating the momentous occasion of the 200th 1
anniversary of the creation of Oldham County. 2
WHEREAS, Oldham County was created by the Kentucky General Assembly on 3
February 1, 1824, from portions of Jefferson, Shelby, and Henry Counties, making it the 4
74th county of the Commonwealth; and 5
WHEREAS, Oldham County's namesake was Colonel William Oldham, who 6
notably served in the Revolutionary War at Lake Champlain, Valley Forge, Brandywine 7
Creek in Delaware, and Monmouth in New Jersey; and 8
WHEREAS, the municipal jewels in Oldham County's crown include the 9
prosperous and historic cities of La Grange, Crestwood, Pewee Valley, Goshen, Prospect, 10
and Westport; and 11
WHEREAS, Oldham County is home to beautiful farmland that produces thriving 12
livestock and bountiful produce, an eminently successful bourbon distillery, lucrative and 13
unique businesses, and friendly and proud citizens, all of which are steeped in the storied 14
history of this community; and 15
WHEREAS, on February 15, 2024, the people of Oldham County began the grand 16
celebration of its bicentennial year; 17
NOW, THEREFORE, 18
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 19
Kentucky: 20
Section 1. The Senate congratulates the citizenry of Oldham County on the 21
momentous occasion of its bicentennial celebration, with the knowledge that Oldham 22
County will continue its prosperous trajectory for at least another two hundred years. 23
Section 2. The Senate recognizes Oldham County's unique history and its 24
manifold contributions to the spirit and well-being of Kentucky. The Senate furthermore 25
recognizes that the fierce pride and work of the leaders and citizens of Oldham County 26
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Section 3. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 1
resolution to Senator Lindsey Tichenor for presentation to Oldham County 2
Judge/Executive David Voegele. 3