This is a memorial resolution honoring Katherine Frances Ferruzzo, a 19-year-old Houston student who died in a 2025 flood. The resolution commemorates her academic achievements, leadership roles (including student council and National Honor Society), volunteer work with autism programs, and her planned studies in special education. It pays tribute to her life and extends condolences to her family, with no policy changes or affected parties beyond this commemorative gesture.
This resolution congratulates McKinley Wagley, a fifth-grade student from Aubrey, on being crowned 2025 Miss Rodeo North Texas Fair Princess after winning all competition categories at the North Texas Fair & Rodeo. The Texas House of Representatives formally adopts the resolution to recognize her achievement and will provide her with an official copy as a token of appreciation. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is a symbolic gesture of community recognition for a young individual's accomplishments in rodeo and community activities.
This resolution (HR 111) is a ceremonial honor recognizing Sandra Iglesias, a dual-language prekindergarten teacher at Cielo Vista Elementary School in El Paso ISD, for being named the 2024-2025 Elementary Teacher of the Year. It contains no policy changes or direct impacts on any group; it solely serves as a symbolic expression of appreciation from the Texas House of Representatives. The resolution formally congratulates Ms. Iglesias and directs that an official copy be delivered to her as a gesture of recognition. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any regulations.
HR 82 is a Texas House resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, established on June 14, 1775. It acknowledges the Continental Army's founding, its historical role in American defense, and the modern Army's structure. The resolution formally commends the anniversary and directs an official copy to be presented to the U.S. Army's 5th Brigade. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves only as a symbolic gesture of recognition.
This is a memorial resolution (HR 79) honoring Lionel Charles Betancourt, a San Benito resident who died in 2025 at age 91. It commemorates his life, career (including work on NASA communications equipment and founding First National Bank of San Benito), and community service as a Rotary Club leader and founder of the Adoption Awareness Project. The resolution extends condolences to his family and formally recognizes his contributions to San Benito and Texas. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to honor his legacy.
HR 103 is a commemorative resolution honoring Oscar Rolando "Rolly" Correa of Salado, who passed away on July 31, 2025. The resolution pays tribute to his life and service, including his 30+ year career as a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game warden, his 12 years as a Bell County constable, and his role as a mission outreach director at Salado United Methodist Church. It extends sympathy to his family - wife Beth, children Dustin, Andrea, and Tyler, and five grandchildren - and commemorates his community work, including disaster relief efforts and international missions. This procedural resolution, adopted by the Texas House on September 2, 2025, does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes Correa's contributions.
This resolution (HR 109) formally commemorates the 175th anniversary of First Lutheran Church of Galveston, established in 1850 by German immigrants. It directly honors the church congregation and its historical significance, including its founding role in education, community aid after the 1900 hurricane, and inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' "high regard" by sending an official copy to the church and extending "sincere best wishes" for its continued mission. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or binding requirements.
This is a memorial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Irene Kaye Michna of Taylor, Texas. It recognizes her life as a community volunteer, realtor, agricultural clerk, and devoted family member who passed away on July 14, 2025. The resolution was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on September 2, 2025, to pay tribute to her legacy and extend condolences to her family. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any group, as it is a ceremonial expression of respect.
HR 123 is a ceremonial resolution commending Scott LeMay for his service as mayor of Garland, Texas. It formally recognizes his retirement from the mayoral office (June 17, 2025), his prior roles on the City Council and community boards, and his career as a Container Store designer. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives, directs that an official copy be sent to LeMay as a gesture of appreciation. This is a non-binding, commemorative measure with no policy impact or direct effect on constituents or legislation.
HR 121 is a memorial resolution honoring Margaret Gaffney Sheedy, an 8-year-old Houston girl who died in the July 4, 2025, Kerr County flooding. The resolution pays tribute to her life, family connections, and community impact, extending condolences to her parents, siblings, grandparents, and extended family. It was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on September 2, 2025, as a formal expression of remembrance with no policy or legal effect. This is a commemorative resolution, not a legislative bill with substantive provisions.
This is a memorial resolution honoring Linda Joyce Cox, a community advocate from Texas who passed away in 2025. The resolution pays tribute to her life, highlighting her work with local charitable events like Tilt's Toy Run and her family connections. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is purely ceremonial, extending condolences to her family and commemorating her contributions. The Texas House of Representatives adopted it as a formal gesture of respect.
This resolution (HR 112) formally congratulates Mary Bejarano, an English language arts teacher at Hornedo Middle School in El Paso ISD, for being named the 2025 Secondary Teacher of the Year by her school district. It recognizes her dedication to creating inclusive classrooms, supporting student well-being, and collaborating with colleagues. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or effect on education funding or standards - it simply expresses the Texas House of Representatives' appreciation for her work. The resolution was adopted by the House on September 2, 2025.
