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A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Kentucky 1
State Trooper Sergeant Chris Carter. 2
WHEREAS, the Senate is profoundly saddened by the passing of Sergeant Chris 3
Carter, a devoted law enforcement officer, a loving husband, son, and brother, and a true 4
guardian of the people of the Commonwealth; and 5
WHEREAS, born on September 3, 1982, in Ashland, Kentucky, to his loving 6
mother, Ruby Cartmel Carter and his late father, Arnold Carter, Sergeant Chris Carter 7
embodied the values of integrity, selflessness, and service that would come to define his 8
career and his life; and 9
WHEREAS, Sergeant Chris Carter committed 19 years of his life to the Kentucky 10
State Police, serving the Commonwealth at KSP Post 14 in Ashland with steadfast 11
commitment to protecting his fellow Kentuckians and ensuring their safety, often putting 12
his own life on the line for his community; and 13
WHEREAS, Sergeant Chris Carter was not only a public servant but also a man of 14
deep compassion and kindness, known for his willingness to mentor, offer guidance, and 15
act as a source of strength for his colleagues, friends, and family; and 16
WHEREAS, Sergeant Chris Carter passed away on November 10, 2024, at the age 17
of 42, leaving behind a lasting legacy of bravery, kindness, and unwavering commitment 18
to duty; and 19
WHEREAS, Sergeant Chris Carter is survived by his loving wife, Brittney Carter; 20
his mother, Ruby Carter; his stepfather, Les Carter; two sisters, Jessica (Jeremy) 21
Menshouse and Renee (Dan) Huff; his nieces, Lily and Sophie Menshouse; and his 22
nephew, Jonah Menshouse; and 23
WHEREAS, the Senate of the Commonwealth of Kentucky stands in solemn 24
mourning and with deep gratitude as it recognizes the life, service, and sacrifice of 25
Sergeant Chris Carter, a dedicated and courageous member of the Kentucky State Police 26
who devoted his life to the protection and well-being of his fellow Kentuckians; 27 UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 2014
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NOW, THEREFORE, 1
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 2
Kentucky: 3
Section 1. The Senate hereby expresses its profound sense of sorrow upon the 4
passing of Sergeant Chris Carter and extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, 5
friends, and colleagues. 6
Section 2. When the Senate adjourns this day, it does so in honor and loving 7
memory of Sergeant Chris Carter. 8
Section 3. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 9
Resolution to Senator Phillip Wheeler for the delivery to the family as an expression of 10
the Senate's deepest sympathy and gratitude for Sergeant Carter's dedicated service to the 11
Commonwealth. 12