SR 143 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Roy P. Benavidez.

This resolution (SR 143) is a commemorative gesture honoring Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez, a Texas-born Medal of Honor recipient. It recognizes his heroic actions during the Vietnam War, his post-military service to veterans and youth, and his legacy - including the loan of his Medal of Honor to the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals directly. It serves purely to memorialize Benavidez's life and service.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Feb 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

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The bill was reformatted from a draft introduction to an enrolled final version, with significant text reorganization and formatting cleanup. The substantive content of the Senate Resolution remains the same, honoring Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez and his Medal of Honor.

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No substantive scope change; the bill's purpose and applicability remain unchanged.

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Text formatting and layout were reorganized from a draft introduction format to an enrolled final version format, including removal of line numbers and addition of certification signatures.

The bill header was updated to reflect the enrolled version with proper identification as SR 143 (89R).

Text was restructured to improve readability and alignment, though the substantive content of the resolution clauses remained the same.

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Feb 26, 2025

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