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Melinda Prunty

R

Kentucky State House, District 15 (2016 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Melinda Gibbons Prunty
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Birth Date:
    12/05/1957
  • Birth Place:
    Ashland, KY
  • Home City:
    Ashland, KY
  • Religion:
    Roman Catholic
  • Family:
    Married; 3 Children: Kaci, Lindsay, Hilary; 6 Grandchildren: Will, Evie, Annie, Cam, Jude, Louis Grandchildren
  • Father's Occupation:
    Union pipefitter for Ashland Oil Refining Company
  • Mother's Occupation:
    Stay-at-home mom until the 5th grade. Then she began to work for the school system either as an Administrative Assistant or in the library.
Personal Details

Melinda Gibbons Prunty is a Republican member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 15. Prunty is running for re-election in the primary on May 22, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018. She was first elected to the chamber in 2016.

Education

  • Master's, Theological Studies, Saint Meinrad School of Theology, 2006-2010
  • BHS, Physical Therapy, University of Kentucky, 1976-1979

Professional Experience

  • Master's, Theological Studies, Saint Meinrad School of Theology, 2006-2010
  • BHS, Physical Therapy, University of Kentucky, 1976-1979
  • Contract Physical Therapist, Muhlenberg Community Hospital Home Health, 1986-1996
  • Staff Physical Therapist, Jennie Stuart Hospital, 1984-1986
  • Staff Physical Therapist, Saint Francis Hospital, Columbus, Georgia, 1980-1983
  • Staff Physical Therapist, Carndinal Hill Hospital, 1979-1981

Political Experience

  • Master's, Theological Studies, Saint Meinrad School of Theology, 2006-2010
  • BHS, Physical Therapy, University of Kentucky, 1976-1979
  • Contract Physical Therapist, Muhlenberg Community Hospital Home Health, 1986-1996
  • Staff Physical Therapist, Jennie Stuart Hospital, 1984-1986
  • Staff Physical Therapist, Saint Francis Hospital, Columbus, Georgia, 1980-1983
  • Staff Physical Therapist, Carndinal Hill Hospital, 1979-1981
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 15, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 15, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, House Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Investment, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Former Member, Small Business and Information Technology Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Appropriations and Revenue Committee

Vice Chair, Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services

Member, Budget Review Subcommittee on Human Resources

Member, Education Committee

Member, Health and Family Services Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue

Member, Joint Committee on Education

Member, Joint Committee on Health, Welfare, and Family Services

Member, Joint Committee on Medicaid Oversight and Advisory

Member, Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

Member, Natural Resources and Energy Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Master's, Theological Studies, Saint Meinrad School of Theology, 2006-2010
  • BHS, Physical Therapy, University of Kentucky, 1976-1979
  • Contract Physical Therapist, Muhlenberg Community Hospital Home Health, 1986-1996
  • Staff Physical Therapist, Jennie Stuart Hospital, 1984-1986
  • Staff Physical Therapist, Saint Francis Hospital, Columbus, Georgia, 1980-1983
  • Staff Physical Therapist, Carndinal Hill Hospital, 1979-1981
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 15, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 15, 2018, 2020
  • Member, National Association of Catholic Youth Ministry Leaders, 1996-present
  • Member, Friends of Lake Malone
  • Member, Greater Muhlenberg Chamber of Commerce
  • Director, Office for Youth Ministry, Diocese of Owensboro
  • Community Connector, Vision 20/20

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Valedictorian
  • Pollack Award
  • Chemistry Award

  • Union pipefitter for Ashland Oil Refining Company

Favorite Musician:

Contemporary Christian

Hobbies or Special Talents:

UK Basketball

  • Family
  • Cross stitching
  • Taking walks
  • Retreats/Bible Study/Faith Sharing

    • Stay-at-home mom until the 5th grade. Then she began to work for the school system either as an Administrative Assistant or in the library.

    • 6 Grandchildren: Will, Evie, Annie, Cam, Jude, Louis

    Speeches

    Majority Leader McConnell Secures McConnell/Comer Legislation to Designate I-69 Spur
    Dec. 17, 2019Statement
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    Congressman Comer and Senator Mcconnell Introduce Legislation to Designate I-69 Spur in Muhlenberg and Ohio Counties
    Apr. 3, 2019Press Release
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