In memory of Marion Patricia "Pat" VanDevender of Atlanta.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 26) passed by the Texas Senate to honor Marion Patricia "Pat" VanDevender of Atlanta, who died on July 27, 2025, at age 83. The resolution commemorates her life, including her 65-year marriage to Gerald, her four children, six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. It extends sympathy to her family and directs the Senate to adjourn in her memory. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups beyond this tribute.
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passed
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Aug 2025
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Sep 2025
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Introduced Aug 22, 2025
Last action Sep 4, 2025
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The document changed from a draft Senate Resolution to an enrolled (final) version with significant formatting and text reorganization. The substantive content of the resolution remains the same, honoring Marion Patricia VanDevender and expressing sympathy to her family.
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Text was reformatted from a draft layout with line numbers and annotations to a clean enrolled version with proper spacing and alignment.
Added certification language confirming the resolution was adopted by the Senate on September 4, 2025, by a rising vote, along with signature lines for the President and Secretary of the Senate.
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Bryan Hughes
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