SCR 29 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

In memoriam: William D. (Bill) Thorndike, Jr., 1953-2025.

This concurrent resolution honors William D. (Bill) Thorndike, Jr., a lifelong Southern Oregon civic leader and business advocate who died in 2025. It recognizes his service to Oregon through leadership in education (as inaugural chair of Southern Oregon University's board), business innovation (including U.S. Small Business Administration Exporter of the Year), and community philanthropy. The resolution expresses the legislature's gratitude for his contributions and presents a copy to his family. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new policy or affect any individuals or entities beyond this recognition.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

Senate Passage

Jun 2025

House Passage

Jun 2025

Governor

Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Last action Jun 11, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Jun 9, 2025

MINOR

The bill was formally enrolled and passed by both legislative chambers, with the original 'Introduced' version's summary and line numbers removed. The substantive content honoring Bill Thorndike remains unchanged, with only formatting adjustments and the addition of official adoption signatures from Senate and House leadership.

TECHNICAL

Removed the original 'Introduced' summary section and line numbering that were used for legislative tracking purposes.

Added official adoption signatures from Senate Secretary Obadiah Rutledge, Senate President Rob Wagner, and House Speaker Julie Fahey to certify the resolution was passed by both chambers.

Changed header from 'Senate Concurrent Resolution 29' to 'Enrolled' to indicate the bill has completed the legislative process and is ready for presentation.

Floor votes · Senate May 7, 2025 · House Jun 5, 2025

How they voted

29–0

Passed

Total votes 29

May 7, 2025

D Democratic17

17 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican12

12 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 11, 2025

Introduced

Filed With Secretary of State.

upper

Jun 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

Speaker signed.

lower

Jun 9, 2025

Upper · Passed

President signed.

upper

Jun 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Read. Carried by Marsh. Adopted.

lower

Jun 2, 2025

Lower · Passed

Recommendation: Be adopted.

lower

May 9, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules.

lower

May 8, 2025

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

May 7, 2025

Upper · Passed

Special Order of Business. Final reading. Carried by Golden. Adopted.

upper

Mar 20, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules.

upper

Mar 20, 2025

Introduced

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

3 primary · 2 co-sponsors