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A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Francis M. 1
"Frank" Burch. 2
WHEREAS, Francis M. "Frank" Burch was a son of the Commonwealth, residing 3
in Paducah, born to the late Joseph and Margaret Burch; and 4
WHEREAS, Frank Burch was a proud member of the United States Air Force, 5
serving from 1959 to 1963. It is fitting and proper to laud a citizen of this Commonwealth 6
when that citizen takes action to preserve the liberties and security of other citizens, 7
especially when that service potentially imperils his or her own life, such as through 8
military service; and 9
WHEREAS, Frank Burch's service was not only to the citizens of the 10
Commonwealth, but was also to God, through his convictions of faith and attendance of 11
St. Thomas More Catholic Church. He continued his explorations of faith through 12
membership in Cursillo; and 13
WHEREAS, Frank Burch protected the citizens of his home city and county 14
through his 27-year career with the Paducah Police Department; and 15
WHEREAS, Frank Burch, after retirement and for more than a decade, continued to 16
provide protection and security to all that entered Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah; and 17
WHEREAS, Frank Burch gave generously of his time and talent, working as a 18
volunteer with St. Vincent de Paul, the Community Kitchen, and Baptist Health Hospital; 19
and 20
WHEREAS, Frank Burch was the loving husband of 53 years of Nancy Burch, and 21
the proud father of Carl Hugh (Anna Lissa) Johnson, Thomas Hampton (Janna) Burch, 22
and Matthew David (Sharlee) Burch; and 23
WHEREAS, Frank Burch was the devoted brother of Phil Burch, James Burch, 24
Margaret Burch (Tommy) Worth, and the late Pat Burch; and 25
WHEREAS, Frank Burch was a proud and doting grandfather and great-26
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WHEREAS, Frank Burch passed from this life to be with his Lord and Savior on 1
April 5, 2024; 2
NOW, THEREFORE, 3
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 4
Kentucky: 5
Section 1. The Senate hereby expresses its most profound sympathy to the 6
family and friends of Francis M. "Frank" Burch, and affirms that his selfless service and 7
kindness will continue to resonate in the hearts and minds of all who had the pleasure of 8
knowing him for years to come. 9
Section 2. When the Senate adjourns this day, it does so in honor and loving 10
memory of Francis M. "Frank" Burch. 11
Section 3. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 12
Resolution to Senator Danny Carroll for presentation to the family. 13