Senate Joint Resolution 287, sponsored by Yager, honors Betsy Ross York Lowrey on the occasion of her ninetieth birthday, celebrated on February 25, 2023. The resolution highlights her remarkable life, including her upbringing in Pall Mall as the daughter of Sergeant Alvin C. York, her education at the York Agricultural Institute, and her long career at Western Kentucky University. It also notes her deep faith and active involvement in the Bowling Green First Church of the Nazarene, as well as her role in raising her twin nephews and her engagement with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The resolution further acknowledges Mrs. Lowrey's contributions to her community, including her founding membership in the Sgt. York Patriotic Foundation, which aims to preserve her father's legacy. It emphasizes her character and virtues, reflecting the pride of her father's accomplishments while establishing her own path. The resolution concludes with a formal recognition of her contributions and best wishes for her future happiness.