SR 653 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Gene Welch.

This is a commemorative resolution (SR 653) adopted by the Texas Senate on May 31, 2025, to honor Gene Welch, a Wake Village resident who passed away on April 11, 2025, at age 90. The resolution recognizes his life, including his service in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, his 67-year marriage to Martha, and his roles with veterans' organizations. It does not create any new policy or affect any laws, as it is purely a tribute expressing the Senate's condolences to his family. The resolution was formally adopted and recorded in the Senate Journal.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

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May 2025

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Introduced May 30, 2025 Last action May 31, 2025

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The bill text was reformatted from a draft introduction to an enrolled final version, with the primary change being the addition of a digital accessibility update note at the top. The substantive content of the Senate Resolution remains unchanged, honoring Gene Welch's life and service.

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No substantive scope change; the resolution's purpose and applicability remain identical.

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Added a note about digital content accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) at the beginning of the document.

Reformatted the bill text from draft introduction style to enrolled final version format, including signature lines and certification text.

Removed draft metadata including bill number variations and page numbers.

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May 31, 2025

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