Congratulating Major Christopher J. Foote of Georgetown on his retirement from the U.S. Marine Corps.
This is a commemorative resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Texas House of Representatives. It formally expresses appreciation for Major Christopher J. Foote's retirement from the U.S. Marine Corps after over 20 years of service, highlighting his military career, deployments, and recent role as a helicopter pilot with the Maryland State Police. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute from the Texas legislature to recognize his contributions.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 13, 2025
Last action May 25, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill text was reformatted from a resolution to an enrolled House bill, with the sponsor's name moved from the top to the bottom and the bill number changed from H.R.ANo.A1144 to HR 1144. The substantive content regarding Major Christopher J. Foote's retirement from the Marine Corps and the House's congratulations remains unchanged. No policy, funding, or eligibility changes occurred.
TECHNICAL
Bill number changed from H.R.ANo.A1144 to HR 1144
Sponsor name moved from top of document to bottom
Document title changed from 'RESOLUTION' to 'H.R. No. 1144 - Enrolled version - Bill Text'
Added certification statement confirming House adoption date of May 23, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
May 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
MG
Mary González
DDemocratic
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