This resolution (SR 35) honors Annie Meyers for her service as a legislative intern in State Senator Brent A. Hagenbuch's office during the 89th Texas Legislature's 1st Called Session. It recognizes her contributions to communications, social media, and legislative process support. The Texas Senate formally commends her work and will provide her with an official copy of the resolution as a gesture of appreciation. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy impact or direct effect on legislation.
This is a commemorative resolution (SR 8), not a legislative bill. It honors Dr. James F. Arens, a retired anesthesiologist and medical educator who died on July 27, 2025, at age 91. The resolution recognizes his career spanning military service, leadership at major medical institutions (including the University of Texas Medical Branch), and roles in national medical boards. It was adopted by the Texas Senate on September 4, 2025, as a tribute to his professional legacy and family.
This resolution (SR 79) is a formal recognition by the Texas Senate of New Hope Baptist Church in Big Sandy for its 170th anniversary, commemorating its founding in 1855. It does not create new laws or policies but symbolically honors the church’s history, including its founding members, log house origins, and current role under Pastor Ernest Graham. The Senate will send the church an official copy of the resolution as an expression of respect. This resolution directly affects the church congregation and its members by acknowledging their longstanding community presence. It is purely ceremonial, with no financial, regulatory, or legal impact on any individuals or organizations.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 83) passed by the Texas Senate to honor Justice Greg Neeley on his retirement from the Twelfth Court of Appeals. It recognizes his decade-long service on the court, his prior roles as a prosecutor and private practice attorney, and his educational background. The resolution formally congratulates him and extends the Senate's best wishes for his future, with an official copy to be presented to him. As a commemorative measure, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any legislation or constituents.
This is a commemorative resolution (SR 67), not a policy bill. It honors Timothy Jack Frost of Rhonesboro, who died on July 27, 2025, at age 67. The resolution pays tribute to his life as a master carpenter, devoted family man, and community member, and extends sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family. It was adopted by the Texas Senate on September 4, 2025, as a symbolic gesture of remembrance.
This Senate Resolution (SR 32) formally commemorates the 2025 Wild West Festival BBQ Cook-Off in Springtown, Texas. It recognizes the event as a sanctioned state championship competition by the Champions Barbecue Alliance, featuring regional pitmasters and family-friendly activities like vendor booths and a parade. The resolution extends the Senate’s best wishes to organizers, contestants, and attendees for a successful event on September 20, 2025. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes.
This is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 72) honoring William N. Young Jr., a Laredo resident who died July 26, 2025. The resolution expresses the Texas Senate's condolences to his family and pays tribute to his life, including his service as a U.S. Customs agent, community leadership, and career in agriculture and education. It does not create any policy changes or affect any laws or individuals beyond this formal expression of sympathy. The Senate adopted the resolution on September 4, 2025.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 36), not a legislative bill. It formally commends Charlie Ondeck, a legislative intern in State Senator Brent Hagenbuch's office during the 89th Texas Legislature, for his work assisting with legislative research, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement. The resolution recognizes his contributions and academic background (studying government at UT Austin) and extends "sincere best wishes" for his future. It has no binding effect or policy impact - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation.
This is a commemorative resolution (SR 66) passed by the Texas Senate to honor William Bernard "Bill" Collins Jr. of Gilmer, who died on August 7, 2025, at age 93. The resolution recognizes his life, including his service in the Korean War, career as a mechanical maintenance technician, decades-long involvement with Lions Clubs International, and 70-year marriage. It extends sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory. As a symbolic tribute with no policy impact, it does not affect any laws or regulations.
This is a commemorative resolution (SR 86) honoring Guadalupe B. Martinez, a Cotulla resident who passed away in 2025 at age 91. The resolution recognizes her life as a migrant farm worker, community volunteer (including work with the Raza Unida Party and church organizations), and devoted family matriarch with 27 grandchildren and 63 great-grandchildren. The Texas Senate formally "pays tribute" to her memory and extends condolences to her family. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
This is a Senate resolution (SR 41) commending Denisse Vargas for her work as a legislative intern in State Senator Brent Hagenbuch's office during the summer of 2025 and the 1st Called Session of the 89th Texas Legislature. It recognizes her contributions to legislative research, financial analysis, stakeholder engagement, and her studies in economics at The University of Texas at Austin. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's appreciation and includes a copy for Vargas as a gesture of recognition. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legislative effect or policy changes.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 60), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It honors Virginia Lee Cude of Gilmer, Texas, who died on July 19, 2025, at age 81. The resolution pays tribute to her life, family, and legacy, including her 65+ year marriage to Archie Cude, her four children, and extended family. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact - it serves only as a formal expression of respect from the Texas Senate.
