This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 28) honoring Corine Hendon Pledger of Texarkana, who passed away on July 24, 2025. The resolution commemorates her life, including her career as an emergency medical technician and certified nursing assistant, her marriage to William Pledger, and her family of three children, eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. It expresses the Texas Senate’s tribute to her memory and extends sympathy to her family. As a memorial resolution, it has no legislative effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic gesture of respect.
SR 27 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Texas Senate to honor Kenneth Edward Gray of Hooks, who died on July 21, 2025, at age 86. The resolution commemorates his life, including his service in the U.S. Marine Corps, 40-year career as an engineer, and family, while extending condolences to his surviving family members: his daughter Kelly, sons Doug and Casey, grandson Dillon, and other relatives. As a non-binding tribute, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 30), not a policy bill. It honors Ida Mae Barrett McMillan of De Kalb, Texas, who passed away on July 18, 2025, at age 90. The resolution commemorates her life, including her marriage to Floyd McMillan, her work in insurance, her church involvement, and her travels with her family. It extends sympathy to her surviving family members and formally recognizes her legacy. As a tribute resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents.
This Senate resolution honors Barbara Wilkison Bell of Longview, who died on June 20, 2025, at age 94. It commemorates her life, career, and family ties, extending condolences to her surviving relatives including her sons, grandchildren, and great-grandson. Adopted by the Texas Senate on September 4, 2025, it serves as a formal tribute without creating any policy or affecting legislation.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 55) passed by the Texas Senate to honor Antone's Nightclub on its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the club's historical role in Austin's music scene, highlighting its founding in 1975, its role in launching artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, and its contribution to establishing Austin as the "Live Music Capital of the World." The resolution contains no policy changes, funding, or obligations - it simply expresses the Senate's commendation and includes a copy for the club. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects no individuals or entities beyond symbolic recognition.
This is a commemorative resolution (SR 61) adopted by the Texas Senate on September 4, 2025, to honor Jimmie Ruth Jaynes Ford, a Jefferson resident who passed away on August 9, 2025, at age 91. The resolution recognizes her life and service, including her work as an office manager, leadership in the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, long-term VFW involvement, and community contributions. It extends condolences to her family - daughter Betty Ford Grubbs, grandson Joshua Grubbs, and other relatives - and directs the Senate to adjourn in her memory. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
This is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 38) recognizing Sarah Hammond for her work as a legislative intern in State Senator Brent A. Hagenbuch's office during the 2025 Texas Legislature. It commends her contributions to legislative research, financial analysis, and special projects while noting her experience with the Texas legislative process. The resolution formally extends commendation to Hammond and directs the Senate to provide her with an official copy as a gesture of appreciation. This resolution does not create any new laws or affect policy.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 73), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes John Ross Campbell for his 50 years of service with H-E-B Grocery Company in Laredo and his contributions to genealogical research in South Texas. The resolution was adopted by the Texas Senate on September 4, 2025, and includes a copy of the resolution as a token of appreciation. It has no legal effect or policy changes; it is purely an expression of honor.
Senate Resolution 10 is a ceremonial resolution honoring 10-year-old Judson Caldwell of Humble, Texas, on the occasion of his Make-A-Wish dolphin-swimming trip to Hawaii. The resolution recognizes Caldwell's medical resilience, his family's support, and the work of Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana in granting his wish. It has no legal effect beyond expressing the Texas Senate's support for Caldwell's upcoming experience.
This is a commemorative resolution (SR 19) passed by the Texas Senate to honor Shirley Story of Sulphur Springs following her passing on January 6, 2025. It recognizes her life, including her work as a waitress and stocker, her family of four children, eight grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren, and her Baptist faith. The resolution formally pays tribute to her memory and extends sympathy to her family members, including her daughters, sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or regulations.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Lucy Massey of Pickton, Texas, following her passing on June 1, 2025. The Texas Senate adopted SR 29 to commemorate her life, highlighting her 67-year marriage, family of four children, seven grandchildren, and decades of service at her church. The resolution extends condolences to her family and directs the Senate to adjourn in her memory. It was formally adopted on September 4, 2025.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 65), not a substantive bill. It honors Patricia Ann Burks of Longview, Texas, who died on July 30, 2025, at age 78. The resolution pays tribute to her life, highlighting her family (including her husband David, two daughters, three grandchildren, and brother Bud), her roots in Spring Hill ISD, and her interests like Western movies. It extends condolences to her family and directs the Senate to adjourn in her memory. No policy changes or affected groups beyond her family are involved.
