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A RESOLUTION honoring Cecil "Ray" Roundtree for his service to Kentucky's 1
students and teachers. 2
WHEREAS, Cecil "Ray" Roundtree served Kentucky's students for a total of 42 3
years. He retired from public education in 1992 after a career of 27 years with both the 4
Kentucky Department of Education and the Laurel County School District. After his 5
retirement, Ray Roundtree went on to contract with local school districts to assist with 6
central office tasks for the next 15 years; and 7
WHEREAS, Ray Roundtree's service to both active and retired teachers is second 8
to none. He has been a member of the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association (KRTA) 9
for 32 years and has served in almost every leadership capacity KRTA has to offer. Ray 10
Roundtree was the state president from 1998 to 1999, served as a district president, local 11
president, executive council member, and "lifetime co-chair" on KRTA's legislative 12
committee; and 13
WHEREAS, Ray Roundtree's contributions have personally touched many in his 14
community and across the Commonwealth, including Senator Brandon Storm, who 15
considers Ray Roundtree a dear friend and mentor whose immeasurable impact to Laurel 16
County and beyond is deeply appreciated; 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 hereby honors Cecil "Ray" Roundtree for his dedicated 21
service to Kentucky's public education system. 22
Section 2. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 23
Resolution to Senator Brandon Storm for delivery. 24