Bill > SCR223

This concurrent resolution recognizes America's River Roots Festival as an official event commemorating Kentucky's participation in the United States' 250th anniversary celebration (sestercentennial) of the Declaration of Independence. The resolution highlights the historical significance of the Ohio River Valley, emphasizing Kentucky's rich cultural heritage related to river communities, music traditions, culinary influences, and the bourbon industry. Specifically, the festival will take place from October 8-12, 2025, in the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati region, celebrating the culture, cuisine, music, and riverboat history of Covington, Newport, and Cincinnati ports. The General Assembly urges the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to officially designate the festival as a 250th celebration event, with the aim of promoting tourism, workforce attraction, economic growth, and showcasing Kentucky as a premier destination for cultural and historical experiences. The resolution also directs the Senate Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to the secretary of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet.

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/scr223.html