This concurrent resolution (SCR 8) honors Private William Ezra Leon "Billy" Calkins, a U.S. Army soldier who died at age 17 during WWII. It commemorates his service, including his participation in the Bataan Death March, his death in 1942, and his recent identification through DNA analysis after being buried as an unknown soldier. The resolution formally recognizes his sacrifice and military awards, including the Purple Heart and Prisoner of War Medal, without creating new laws or affecting any policies.
This concurrent resolution (SCR 16) is a ceremonial tribute honoring Dr. Ralph Franklin Helzerman Jr., a Hillsboro ophthalmologist who died in October 2024. It commemorates his life, including his military service, 37-year medical practice, decades of community volunteerism, and significant philanthropy supporting local organizations like the Hillsboro Community Foundation and Walters Cultural Arts Center. The resolution expresses the Oregon legislature's gratitude for his service and impact on the community. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy effect - it simply serves as a formal expression of respect.
This bill (SCR 7) is a ceremonial resolution commemorating Dr. Phillip David Creighton (1945-2024), a deceased individual. It updates the memorial text to specifically list his surviving family members: wife Leigh, daughter Natalie, son David, brother Douglas, sister Sally, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. As a purely commemorative resolution with no policy or legal effect, it does not affect any laws, programs, or individuals beyond honoring his memory. The resolution was unanimously adopted and signed by legislative leaders in June 2025.
HCR 29 is a commemorative resolution honoring David Todd Meyer, a retired Portland Police Bureau officer who died in December 2024. The resolution recognizes his 33-year career, including his work leading the Crisis Negotiation Team and his efforts to improve law enforcement responses to suicidal individuals. It expresses the Oregon Legislature's gratitude for his service and condolences to his family. This procedural resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves as a formal tribute to his life and legacy.
This concurrent resolution (HCR 24) formally commemorates the life and artistic legacy of Hendrik Pieter "Henk" Pander, a Dutch-born artist who moved to Portland, Oregon, in 1965. It recognizes his contributions to Oregon's cultural landscape through his paintings, theater set designs, and public art commissions, including portraits of Oregon governors displayed in the State Capitol. The resolution, passed unanimously by the Oregon Legislature, directs that a copy be presented to Pander's family as a tribute. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or entities beyond this symbolic recognition.
This concurrent resolution (HCR 3) formally recognizes and honors Dr. Brian Druker for his leadership in cancer research and service to Oregon and the world. It specifically highlights his development of Gleevec, a groundbreaking cancer drug approved in 2001 that has saved hundreds of thousands of lives globally. The resolution acknowledges his role as director of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and his contributions to advancing precision cancer medicine. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
HCR 8 is a concurrent resolution honoring Vicki and Jerry Berger for their decades of public service in Oregon. It formally recognizes their leadership roles, including Vicki’s 12 years in the Oregon House of Representatives and Jerry’s work as a community college president and on educational boards. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is solely a ceremonial statement of appreciation passed by the Oregon Legislature. It does not directly affect any laws, policies, or individuals beyond this symbolic acknowledgment.
Designates April 30, 2025, as Vietnamese American Remembrance Day. Honors the contributions of Vietnam War veterans from the United States and the Republic of Vietnam, Vietnamese refugees and the Vietnamese American community.
This concurrent resolution honors William D. (Bill) Thorndike, Jr., a lifelong Southern Oregon civic leader and business advocate who died in 2025. It recognizes his service to Oregon through leadership in education (as inaugural chair of Southern Oregon University's board), business innovation (including U.S. Small Business Administration Exporter of the Year), and community philanthropy. The resolution expresses the legislature's gratitude for his contributions and presents a copy to his family. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new policy or affect any individuals or entities beyond this recognition.
] [ Extends the statute of ultimate repose for claims for certain injuries from health care to 10 years from the date of the treatment, omission or operation upon which the action is based. ] [ Applies retroactively to claims for which an action has not been commenced. ] Allows a person to file an action to recover damages for injuries arising from or in connection with removal of a hernia mesh that occurred on or after January 1, 2018, and before January 1, 2019. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
SCR 31 is a ceremonial resolution commending Oregon's Legislative Commission on Indian Services (LCIS) for its 50th anniversary. It recognizes LCIS as the nation's first permanent state commission dedicated to tribal-state consultation, established in 1975 to advise Oregon's government on American Indian needs and foster communication between the state and Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely honors LCIS's historical role as a forum for tribal-state collaboration without creating new programs or altering laws.
This Senate Resolution (SR 2) is a non-binding symbolic recognition of Aurora State Airport's critical role in Oregon's emergency response. It formally acknowledges the airport's unique infrastructure - including its earthquake-resilient runway, heavy-lift helicopter operations, medical services, and emergency management facilities - as vital for disaster preparedness across the Willamette Valley and Pacific Northwest. The resolution does not create new policy or funding but highlights existing assets that support emergency operations following seismic events or other disasters. It was unanimously adopted by the Oregon Senate in June 2025.
