SR 428 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Marie Flickinger of Houston.

This Senate Resolution (SR 428) honors Marie Flickinger, a Houston community activist and journalist who co-founded the South Belt-Ellington Leader newspaper, investigated toxic waste contamination at the Brio Superfund site, and served 30 years on the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees. It commemorates her civic contributions, including organizing community events and securing infrastructure improvements, following her passing in November 2024. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact and serves solely to recognize her legacy.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

House Passage

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Introduced Apr 17, 2025 Last action Apr 23, 2025

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This bill is a Senate resolution honoring Marie Flickinger, a community activist and journalist who passed away in 2024. The enrolled version is a finalized, formal version of the resolution that was previously introduced, with changes primarily related to formatting, layout, and signature lines for official certification. The substantive content of the resolution remains the same, paying tribute to her life and expressing sympathy to her family.

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The bill text was reformatted from an introduced draft version to an enrolled final version, including adding signature lines for the President of the Senate and Secretary of the Senate, and updating the header information to reflect the bill number and status.

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Apr 23, 2025

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