A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Les Leatherman Memorial Bridge in Laurel County.

SJR 27 is a joint resolution designating a specific bridge on Kentucky Route 363 in Laurel County as the "Les Leatherman Memorial Bridge." It directs the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to name the bridge (located at Interstate 75 mile point 8.03, Bridge ID #063B00032N) and erect appropriate signage within 30 days. The bill honors Les Leatherman, a longtime emergency responder and fire rescue instructor who died protecting his wife during a 2025 tornado, recognizing his service to Laurel County and emergency response communities. This is a commemorative measure with no policy or funding changes.