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.
HR 93 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Sara Van Dusen of Killeen on her induction into the U.S. Army Operational Testers' Hall of Fame. It recognizes her 45-year career in Army operational testing, including her retirement from the Operational Test Command in 2021 after mentoring others and improving testing methods. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives, expresses "sincere best wishes" and provides a formal copy to Van Dusen as a gesture of appreciation. This is a non-binding commemorative resolution with no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or regulations.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) congratulating Charles and Lawanda Hardage of Killeen on their 60th wedding anniversary. It formally recognizes their marriage milestone, detailing their family history, community service in Killeen, and decades of shared commitment. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives, extends "sincere best wishes for continued happiness" and includes a printed copy for the couple. It directly affects only the Hardages and serves as a formal expression of goodwill from the legislature.
This resolution honors Sarah Catherine Marsh, an 8-year-old girl from Mountain Brook, Alabama, who died in the July 4, 2025, Kerr County flooding. It formally pays tribute to her life and extends condolences to her family, including parents Jill and Patrick Marsh, brother John, grandparents, and extended relatives. As a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill), it contains no legislative provisions or policy changes - its sole purpose is to memorialize Sarah and express the Texas House's sympathy. The resolution was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on September 2, 2025.
