SR 256 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Fred Lyndel Wilkinson of Tyler.

This is a commemorative resolution (SR 256), not a policy bill. It honors Fred Lyndel Wilkinson of Tyler, who passed away January 17, 2025, at age 94. The resolution pays tribute to his life, including his service in the U.S. Army, career as a laboratory technician, family, community involvement (church, Cub Scouts), and his 60+ year marriage. It extends condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family, and directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory. (Adopted March 13, 2025)

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

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Mar 2025

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Mar 2025

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Introduced Mar 11, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2025

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The bill text was reformatted from a legislative resolution into an enrolled version with updated metadata, including a new header identifying it as SR 256 and a note about digital accessibility updates. The substantive content of the resolution honoring Fred Lyndel Wilkinson remains unchanged, though some text was reorganized and spacing was adjusted throughout the document.

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Header changed from 'S.R.ANo.A256' to '89(R) SR 256 - Enrolled version - Bill Text' with added accessibility update notice

Resolution title reorganized with 'SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 256' and 'In Memory of Fred Wilkinson' placed in different positions

Text formatting and spacing were adjusted throughout the document, including line breaks and paragraph structure

Added certification language at the end with signatures for President of the Senate, Secretary of the Senate, and a Member of the Texas Senate

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Mar 13, 2025

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