SR 33 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025)

In memory of William Eugene Cole Jr. of Atlanta.

This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 33) passed by the Texas Senate to honor the memory of William Eugene Cole Jr. of Atlanta, who died on May 11, 2025, at age 96. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to his family - including his wife Joyce, children, grandchildren, and siblings - and commemorates his life, including his career in the oil and gas industry, ranching, and community involvement. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic tribute to a deceased resident. The Senate formally resolved to pay tribute to Mr. Cole and extend condolences to his family.

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Jul 2025

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Aug 2025

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Introduced Jul 29, 2025 Last action Aug 15, 2025

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The bill was converted from a draft introduction to an enrolled version, which is the final, official text ready for printing and distribution. The content of the resolution remains substantively identical, honoring the life of William Eugene Cole Jr. with no changes to policy, scope, or applicability.

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The document structure changed from a draft layout with line numbers and author attribution to a formal enrolled format with centered headers, proper spacing, and signature lines for the President and Secretary of the Senate.

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