This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 33) passed by the Texas Senate to honor the memory of William Eugene Cole Jr. of Atlanta, who died on May 11, 2025, at age 96. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to his family - including his wife Joyce, children, grandchildren, and siblings - and commemorates his life, including his career in the oil and gas industry, ranching, and community involvement. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic tribute to a deceased resident. The Senate formally resolved to pay tribute to Mr. Cole and extend condolences to his family.
This resolution honors Glenda Joan Gordon Long of Kilgore, who passed away on July 13, 2025, at age 83. It commemorates her life, family, and community contributions, including her role as a mother, grandmother, musician, and lifelong church member. The Texas Senate formally extends condolences to her family and resolves to adjourn in her memory. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any legislation or constituents.
This is a memorial resolution (SR 38), not a substantive bill. It formally honors Dorothy "Dot" Woodruff West of Longview, Texas, who passed away on April 30, 2025, at age 85. The resolution recognizes her life as a Marshall and Longview community leader, her career at East Texas Baptist University (including roles as director, adjunct professor, and MBA holder), her volunteer work with Camp Fire and the PTA, and her family. The Texas Senate resolves to pay tribute to her life and extend condolences to her family.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 31) honoring George Edward Caldwell of Tyler, who passed away on April 4, 2025, at age 88. The Texas Senate resolution commemorates his life, including his service in the U.S. Army, career in newspaper and hospital industries, family, and community involvement. It extends condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family, and resolves to adjourn the Senate in his memory. As a memorial resolution, it has no legislative effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic tribute.
This resolution (SR 44) is a formal tribute by the Texas Senate to Barbara Ruth Mize Abbott of Longview, who passed away on April 9, 2025, at age 77. It commemorates her life, including her role as a co-founder of Longview Lawn & Garden Equipment, her service at Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church, and her large family of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The resolution extends condolences to her family and directs the Senate to adjourn in her memory. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create any new laws or policies.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 59) congratulating Coach Tommy Aldridge on his induction into the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame. It formally recognizes his 35-year coaching career, including founding Longview High School's girls' basketball program in 1978, amassing over 900 wins, and leading the team to 25 district championships and a 1984 state title. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Texas Senate's admiration and includes a plan to send him an official copy. It directly honors Coach Aldridge for his contributions to Texas high school sports.
This is a commemorative resolution (not a bill), passed by the Texas Senate to honor Sally Ann Pruitt of Tyler. It recognizes her life, family, faith, and community involvement following her death in February 2025, and extends condolences to her family. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute with no policy impact or legal effect. It does not affect any individuals or create new laws.
This is a Senate Resolution (SR 43), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It honors Scott Zublin, owner of Austin's Texas Chili Parlor (located near the State Capitol), following his death on June 7, 2025. The resolution pays tribute to his life, business legacy, and community impact, extending condolences to his family. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect or direct impact on constituents or policy.
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.
