This is a commemorative resolution (SR 37) honoring Arthur Loyd Price of Longview, Texas, who passed away on April 24, 2025. The resolution recognizes his life, career as a project manager and construction engineer, family, and community involvement. It formally expresses the Texas Senate's tribute to Mr. Price and extends sympathy to his wife, three sons, sister, grandchildren, and other relatives. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create any legal obligations or policy changes.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 67), not a bill with policy provisions. It formally congratulates the Tyler Junior College men's tennis team for winning the 2025 NJCAA Division I national championship. The resolution highlights their dominant tournament performance, including sweeping all three doubles flights and earning six First Team All-American honors for players. It extends the Texas Senate's recognition to the team, coaches, and staff, with a copy to be presented to them as an expression of support. (Note: Resolutions like this do not create law or affect policy.)
This is a memorial resolution (SR 46) honoring Harold Edgar Raines of Marshall, who died on June 26, 2025, at age 98. The resolution commemorates his life, including his service as a U.S. Navy signalman in WWII, career at Marshall Mill & Elevator Company, leadership in community organizations (Rotary Club, Lions Club, scouting), and family life. It pays tribute to his contributions and extends sympathy to his daughters, grandchildren, and other family members. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy provisions or direct impact on laws or constituents.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Janet Anderson Creasman of Tyler. It commemorates her life, noting her passing on January 15, 2025, at age 83, and details her career as an educator, family life (50-year marriage to Donald Creasman, three children, and multiple grandchildren), community involvement with churches and organizations like the Junior League of Tyler, and her role as a devoted family member. The resolution extends condolences to her family and directs the Texas Senate to adjourn in her memory. It has no policy impact or legislative effect.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 69) honoring Billy Daryl Pyron of Tyler, who died May 18, 2025, at age 85. It commemorates his life, including his career in commercial real estate, community involvement (e.g., founding Pyron Investments, supporting St. Jude Hospital), family ties (four children, six grandchildren), and personal interests. The resolution expresses the Texas Senate’s tribute to his legacy and extends condolences to his family, including his longtime companion Judith D. Elliott and his children. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or legislative effect.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 70), not a substantive bill. It honors Joe Jean Murray of Texarkana, a former Texas State Trooper and Marine Corps Reserve veteran who died on May 24, 2025, at age 84. The resolution formally pays tribute to his 30-year military service, career with the Texas Department of Public Safety, family life, and legacy of service. It directs the Texas Senate to extend sympathy to his family and adjourn in his memory.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 64), not a policy bill. It honors Charles Augustus Narramore of Longview, who died on July 20, 2025, at age 97. The resolution memorializes his life, noting his career as a steelworker, community involvement with Masonic Lodges, faith at Smyrna Methodist Church, and family. It extends condolences to his children, 25 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and other relatives without creating any new laws or affecting any policies.
This is a memorial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Dr. Arthur Steve Baker of Longview, Texas. It commemorates his life, dental career, 31 years of community service (including 30 years with the Great Texas Balloon Race), and dedication to family and faith. The resolution extends sympathy to his wife, children, siblings, and friends. The Texas Senate will observe a moment of remembrance upon adjournment as a tribute to his legacy.
This resolution (SR 51) is a ceremonial tribute honoring Barbara Harris Tolleson of Longview, Texas, who passed away on June 8, 2025. It commemorates her life, family, and community involvement by extending the Texas Senate's sympathy to her husband, children, grandchildren, and extended family. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or effect on any individuals or groups beyond this formal recognition.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 36), not a policy bill. It commemorates Calvin Eugene Grant, a Texarkana resident and U.S. Navy veteran who served nearly 30 years before retiring to Texarkana in 1996. The resolution honors his life, military service, church involvement, and family, extending sympathy to his wife, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, and friends. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is solely a symbolic tribute approved by the Texas Senate.
This is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 62) honoring Kyle Richard Bough of Kilgore. It formally recognizes his life, military service, 65-year marriage to Elaine, and large family, including his five children, 15 grandchildren, and multiple generations of descendants. The resolution extends condolences to his family and directs the Texas Senate to adjourn in his memory. As a procedural memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or effect on laws or regulations.
This is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 29) honoring Amanda Dawn Wallace, a Tyler, Texas resident who died on February 6, 2025. The resolution memorializes her life, highlighting her family connections, career in dental hygiene, and dedication to her children, fiancé, and community. It extends condolences to her family - including her children, grandson, fiancé, and brother - and directs the Texas Senate to adjourn in her memory. As a purely symbolic resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents.
