State Sen. Dorsey Ridley has introduced a legislative measure that would name the new U.S. 641 between Marion and Lyon County for late Crittenden County Judge-executive Victor "Pippi" Hardin and retired state Rep. Mike Cherry of Princeton.
Senate Joint Resolution 17 recognizes the efforts of both men to move the massive project from concept to construction. The first leg of the road--Marion to Fredonia--is well under way. The resolution also honors the two men for other successful projects and measures to further the county and the 4th House District.
Officially, the resolution would direct the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to designate the new U.S. 641 in Crittenden County as the "Former State Rep. Mike Cherry and Former County Judge-Executive Victor 'Pippi' Hardin Highway," and to erect the appropriate signage.
Hardin died last year after a battle with cancer.
The bill was introduced earlier this legislative session, the first without Rep. Cherry in 14 years, to the Senate Transportation Committee on which Ridley serves. It must clear the committee, then be approved by both chambers before heading to the governor for his signature.
