Frankfort, Kentucky (March 6, 2025) - Today, members of the House of Representatives passed House Joint Resolution 5, sponsored by Representative Josh Branscum. This measure would designate the entire route of U.S. Route 127 in Russell County as the Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps Memorial Highway and honor various Kentuckians by naming portions of state highways and erecting commemorative roadway signs in their honor.
“Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps gave his life and paid the ultimate sacrifice serving and protecting his community,” said Branscum. “The passing of Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps has left a scar on his family, our community, and his brothers and sisters in law enforcement.”
Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps dedicated his life to service through law enforcement, first with the Louisville Metro Police Department, then as a Deputy Sheriff with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. On September 16, 2024, he was tragically killed in the line of duty while trying to apprehend a suspect.
“While we continue to heal from his passing, we will also focus on remembering and honoring his service by designating U.S. Route 127 in Russell County as the Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps Memorial Highway,” Branscum added. “We will also be honoring others across this great Commonwealth who have dedicated or sacrificed their lives in service to their fellow Kentuckians.”
HJR 5 will now move to the Senate for consideration. To keep track of this resolution during the 2025 Regular Session, please click here or visit legislature.ky.gov.
