In memory of James Roy Marquess.
This is a memorial resolution honoring James Roy Marquess, a Texas resident who passed away on January 26, 2025, at age 85. The resolution recognizes his life, including his service in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, career with Fortune 500 companies, retirement activities, and family life. It extends the Texas House of Representatives' sympathy to his wife, six children, six grandchildren, and other relatives. As a procedural memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups beyond this symbolic tribute.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 4, 2025
Last action May 24, 2025
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MINOR
The document appears to be a resolution honoring James Roy Marquess, transitioning from an introduced draft to an enrolled version. The main changes involve formatting improvements, removal of draft markers, and addition of certification language confirming unanimous adoption. No substantive policy changes were made to the resolution's content regarding the tribute or sympathy extended to the Marquess family.
Scope change
No substantive scope change; the bill remains a resolution honoring James Roy Marquess and extending sympathy to his family
TECHNICAL
Added certification language confirming unanimous adoption by rising vote on May 23, 2025
Removed draft markers and page numbers from the original introduced version
Improved formatting and spacing throughout the document for the enrolled version
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
May 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Morgan Meyer
RRepublican
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