Sen. Bryan Hughes

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 604) passed by the Texas Senate on May 31, 2025, to honor Shirley Lee Watson Gilbreath, a Tyler resident who died on October 19, 2024. The resolution pays tribute to her life, highlighting her 42-year marriage to Robert Gilbreath, her role as a mother to three children and stepson, and her large family including eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. It extends condolences to her family and directs the Senate to adjourn in her memory. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create any new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 612), not a policy bill. It honors Barbara Leonard Hayes, a Sherman resident who passed away on April 6, 2025, at age 87, by commemorating her life and legacy. The resolution recognizes her career as an educator, flight attendant, realtor, and community volunteer; her family, including her three children and grandchildren; and her service to civic organizations. It was adopted by the Texas Senate on May 31, 2025, to extend condolences to her family and formally memorialize her contributions. As a resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 596) honoring James Albert "Dick" Hudson, a White Oak resident who passed away on April 26, 2025, at age 88. The Texas Senate resolution commemorates his life, including his service in the U.S. Air Force, 40-year career at Texas Eastman Company, civic involvement as a Republican precinct chair, and his family. It extends condolences to his wife Betty Jo, daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandson. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 31, 2025, as a formal tribute with no policy changes or affected parties beyond the commemoration itself.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Milton Ray Gibson, a Longview resident who died on March 27, 2025, at age 93. The Texas Senate formally recognizes his life, including his 40-year career with Texas Eastman, 67-year marriage to Nora Gibson, and his family of three daughters, eight grandchildren, and numerous descendants. The resolution extends condolences to his family and directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any group beyond this symbolic tribute.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 597), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It honors Neil Stewart West, a Tyler, Texas resident who died on May 1, 2025, at age 79. The resolution commemorates his life, including his service in the U.S. Air Force, 34-year banking career, community involvement, and family. The Texas Senate adopted it on May 31, 2025, and adjourned in his memory.

Maddy summarySR 651 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Texas Senate to honor Annie Laura Mixon, a New Boston resident who died on March 13, 2025, at age 88. The resolution recognizes her life, including her 69-year marriage to Joe Mixon, her five children, and her extensive extended family (7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and multiple generations beyond). It expresses the Senate's condolences to her family and directs that the resolution be presented to them. As a purely ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or legal effect.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 660) is a formal tribute by the Texas Senate honoring Samuel Eugene Reeves, a De Kalb educator, minister, and community leader who passed away in January 2025. It commemorates his 37-year career with DeKalb Independent School District, his work with De Kalb Kares, and his family life. The resolution extends condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, and community, and directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 592), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes Jeff Traylor, a former Gilmer High School football coach and current UTSA head coach, for his induction into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. The resolution expresses the Texas Senate's congratulations and sends him an official copy as a gesture of respect. It has no policy impact or effect on any laws, programs, or individuals beyond this symbolic honor.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 654) honoring Hoover Price, a Texarkana resident who passed away on April 12, 2025, at age 95. The resolution memorializes his life, highlighting his career at the Red River Army Depot, family, faith, and community involvement. It was unanimously adopted by the Texas Senate on May 31, 2025, as a tribute to his legacy and condolences to his family. This resolution has no legislative effect - it is purely commemorative.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 653) adopted by the Texas Senate on May 31, 2025, to honor Gene Welch, a Wake Village resident who passed away on April 11, 2025, at age 90. The resolution recognizes his life, including his service in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, his 67-year marriage to Martha, and his roles with veterans' organizations. It does not create any new policy or affect any laws, as it is purely a tribute expressing the Senate's condolences to his family. The resolution was formally adopted and recorded in the Senate Journal.