Bill > HJR17

This joint resolution designates a specific stretch of United States Route 62 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, as the "Warren Oates Memorial Highway" in honor of the renowned actor who was born in Depoy, Kentucky. The resolution highlights Warren Oates's life and career, noting his service in the Marine Corps, his education at the University of Louisville, and his significant contributions to American cinema through memorable roles in films like The Wild Bunch, Badlands, and Stripes. The Transportation Cabinet is instructed to erect appropriate signs along the designated highway segment, which runs from Scott Road at mile point 5.604 to mile point 9.358 near Greenville's city limits, within 30 days of the resolution's effective date. By establishing this memorial highway, the resolution aims to commemorate Oates's cultural legacy and recognize him as an iconic figure in Kentucky's entertainment history, ensuring that future generations will remember his notable achievements.