Senate adopts resolution honoring Military Kids Day and recognizes Senator Higdon

The Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee read and adopted Senate Resolution 103 on Feb. 19, 2026, officially recognizing Military Kids Day at the Capitol and honoring Senator Jimmy Higdon for creating the event.

Chair Dennehy read the resolution into the record, recounting the event’s origin in 2017 when Senator Jimmy Higdon launched the program to honor children of military families and describing the event’s growth and civic‑education purpose. The resolution text cites participation by Fort Knox and Fort Campbell schools, recognizes Donna Holliday (Clerk of the Senate) and thanks the Kentucky National Guard for its support.

Senators presented Senator Higdon with a service coin and he accepted the honor, telling the committee he was humbled: "I can honestly say I probably produced, and I'm known as high maintenance when it comes to citations here in the Kentucky General Assembly...It's such an honor, and thank you all for being here today." Several members offered brief remarks praising Higdon’s leadership.

A motion to adopt Senate Resolution 103 was made and seconded on the floor and the secretary called the roll. Members recorded 'aye' responses during the roll call and the resolution was adopted. Vice Chair Reid and Chair Dennehy each offered brief explanations of their votes in praise of Higdon’s service to military families.

After the resolution passed, dozens of visiting military‑connected students came to the microphone to introduce themselves, name their hometowns and say which branch of the armed services their family member represents. Chair Dennehy closed by thanking staff for arranging Military Kids Day activities and noting the event was being archived by Kentucky Educational Television (KET). The committee adjourned following a motion and second.