Full Name:
Melinda Gibbons Prunty
Gender:
Female
Family:
Married; 3 Children: Kaci, Lindsay, Hilary
Birth Date:
12/05/1957
Birth Place:
Ashland, KY
Home City:
Ashland, KY
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Master's, Theological Studies, Saint Meinrad School of Theology, 2006-2010
BHS, Physical Therapy, University of Kentucky, 1976-1979
Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 15, 2016-2022
Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 15, 2022
Former Vice Chair, Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services, Kentucky State House of Representatives
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
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
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
Member, National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, 1996-Present
Awards:
Valedictorian
Pollack Award
Chemistry Award
Father's Occupation:
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
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.
Number of Grandchildren:
6 Grandchildren: Will, Evie, Annie, Cam, Jude, Louis