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A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Donnie 1
Gene Bowling. 2
WHEREAS, Donnie Gene Bowling was born on April 8, 1951, to Azza and Virgil 3
Bowling. He departed these earthly bounds on November 11, 2024; and 4
WHEREAS, Donnie Gene Bowling was known for his straightforward opinions 5
and a knack for saying exactly what was on his mind. He was never one to shy away 6
from a good debate, preferably on his front porch; and 7
WHEREAS, Donnie Gene Bowling had a love for horses, cherished good company, 8
and he had an unwavering deep devotion to his family; and 9
WHEREAS, Donnie Gene Bowling was a dedicated 50-year member of the 10
Thomas C. Cecil #375 F & AM Lodge and the El Hasa Shrine Temple; and 11
WHEREAS, in addition to his parents, Donnie Gene Bowling was preceded in 12
death by his older brother, Thadeus; and his sister, Vickie; and 13
WHEREAS, Donnie Gene Bowling is survived by his loving sister, Connie 14
Compton; his cherished children, Ryan Bowling, Sarah (Harry Sheffield) Bowling, 15
Amanda (Jeremy) Holbrook, and Donnie Kristan Bowling; and four grandsons, Justin 16
(Destiny) Bowling, Bryce Bowling, Gavin Holbrook, and Bentley Holbrook, each of 17
whom carries on a piece of his spirit, strong will, and unmistakable humor; 18
NOW, THEREFORE, 19
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 20
Kentucky: 21
Section 1. The Senate hereby expresses its most profound sympathy upon the 22
passing of Donnie Gene Bowling. 23
Section 2. When the Senate adjourns this day, it does so in honor and loving 24
memory of Donnie Gene Bowling. 25
Section 3. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 26
Resolution to Senator Phillip Wheeler for delivery to the family. 27