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A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Dorothy 1
Jean "Dottie" Sims. 2
WHEREAS, Dorothy Jean "Dottie" Sims, of Horse Cave, Kentucky, was born on 3
April 6, 1949, to Paul G. and Eugenia Ann London in Hiseville, Kentucky; and 4
WHEREAS, Dottie Sims worked 30 years in tax preparation and consulting and 5
was the proud owner/operator of the small business Sims Bookkeeping and Tax Service; 6
and 7
WHEREAS, Dottie Sims was a dedicated community member who served as a 8
member of the Caverna School Board, and then as a member of the Kentucky House of 9
Representatives for 12 years, during which time she proudly represented the citizens of 10
District 19 by working tirelessly to transform the communities of Hart, Larue, and 11
Edmonson Counties; and 12
WHEREAS, Dottie Sims was a member of Green’s Chapel Church of Christ. In her 13
spare time, she enjoyed reading books, spending time with family, and soaking up the sun 14
by the pool; and 15
WHEREAS, Dottie Sims passed away on October 9, 2023, at the age of 74. She 16
was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Kenneth G. London; and niece, Kenneitha 17
Jeanee London; and 18
WHEREAS, Dottie Sims is survived by her husband of 52 years, Louis C. Sims; 19
sons, Andrew Louis (Tracy) Sims and Matthew Paul (Amanda) Sims; grandsons, 20
Johnathan Sims and Henry Sims; granddaughters, Anna Sims and Katie Sims; sister, Sue 21
Gardner; cousin, Lynda Coleman; niece, Cheryl London Fish; and niece and caregiver, 22
Mariah (Josh) Lee, and her children Kayson, Kennah, and Mila; 23
NOW, THEREFORE, 24
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 25
Kentucky: 26
Section 1. The members of the Senate do hereby honor the life of Dorothy Jean 27 UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 904
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"Dottie" Sims and posthumously recognize her service and dedication to her community. 1
Section 2. When the Senate adjourns this day, it does so in honor and loving 2
memory of Dorothy Jean "Dottie" Sims. 3
Section 3. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 4
Resolution to Senator Gerald Neal for delivery to the family. 5