HR 1251 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

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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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

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.

TECHNICAL

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

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How they voted

This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.

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Key actions

Committee

May 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

May 20, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors