SR 530 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Gerald Todd Wimpee.

This is a commemorative resolution (SR 530) honoring Gerald Todd Wimpee, a Texas resident who advocated for disability rights and worked 27 years at a Papa John's location (noting him as the company's longest-serving Texas employee). The resolution expresses the Texas Senate's condolences to his family and recognizes his life, including his work with Berry Family Services and his career in retail. It does not create any new laws or policies, but formally pays tribute to his memory and advocacy.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 14, 2025 Last action May 22, 2025
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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill text was reformatted from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, adding a header indicating it is the final approved version and including the names of all Senate members who voted for the resolution. The substantive content of the Senate Resolution honoring Gerald Todd Wimpee remains unchanged, with only minor formatting adjustments and spacing modifications throughout the document.
TECHNICAL

Added header text identifying the document as the enrolled version of SR 530

Added list of Senate member names at the bottom of the document

Adjusted spacing and line breaks throughout the resolution text for formatting consistency

Added certification language confirming the resolution was adopted by rising vote on May 22, 2025

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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May 22, 2025
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Angela Paxton
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