In memory of Ruth Ann Buzzi Perkins of Erath County.
This is a memorial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Ruth Ann Buzzi Perkins, a comedian known for *Laugh-In* and *Sesame Street*, who died on May 1, 2025. It recognizes her career achievements, community involvement (including support for charities like St. Jude and animal rescue groups), and personal life. The resolution formally pays tribute to her legacy and extends sympathy to her family, including her husband Kent Perkins and nieces. It was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on May 23, 2025, as a commemorative gesture with no legislative effect.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 14, 2025
Last action May 23, 2025
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MODERATE
The document changed from a draft resolution (H.R.ANo.A1251) to an enrolled version of H.R. 1251, which is a formal legislative resolution honoring deceased actress Ruth Ann Buzzi Perkins. The substantive content of the resolution remained the same, but the formatting was cleaned up, page numbers and internal markup codes were removed, and the document was finalized with signatures and certification of adoption.
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Removed internal document markup codes, page numbers, and draft identifiers that were present in the original version
Added certification statement confirming the resolution was unanimously adopted by a rising vote on May 23, 2025
Reorganized layout and removed extraneous text about digital content updates and accessibility standards that were not part of the actual resolution
Added signature lines for the Speaker of the House and Chief Clerk of the House
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
May 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Shelby Slawson
RRepublican
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