Memorials, Death - Walter Glenn Birdwell, Jr. -
HJR 538 is a commemorative resolution honoring Walter Glenn Birdwell, Jr., a Carthage banker and community leader who died at age 96. The resolution recognizes his 70-year career at Citizens Bank of Carthage, his military service in the Korean War, leadership in local organizations, and dedication to his family and community. It has no policy provisions or direct effect on laws or regulations - it is purely a ceremonial tribute approved by both legislative chambers and signed by the governor.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 31, 2025
Signed Apr 15, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Apr 10, 2025 · House Apr 3, 2025
How they voted
36–0
Passed
Total votes 36
Apr 10, 2025
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican30
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
0
Apr 15, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 91, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
Intro., placed on H. consent cal. 4/3/2025
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michael Hale
RRepublican
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