SR 4 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025)

Recognizing Joseph C. Longway on the occasion of his retirement.

This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 4) recognizing Joseph C. Longway's retirement as Northwest Region chief of the Texas Department of Public Safety. It formally congratulates him on his 36-year career with the agency, highlighting his service as a patrol officer, narcotics investigator, and regional director since 2019. The resolution does not create any new laws, policies, or financial obligations - it is purely an official expression of appreciation from the Texas Senate. It directly affects only Mr. Longway, who will receive a copy as a token of the Senate's respect.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

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Jul 2025

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Aug 2025

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Introduced Jul 18, 2025 Last action Aug 15, 2025

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The bill text was reformatted from a draft introduction to an official enrolled version, replacing placeholder text with the final legal language and adding signature lines for the President and Secretary of the Senate. This change formalizes the resolution for Joseph C. Longway's retirement, making it an official record of the Texas Senate's congratulations.

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The scope of the resolution remains unchanged; it is a ceremonial resolution honoring a specific individual's retirement.

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The text was converted from a draft format with line numbers and placeholders to a finalized enrolled format with proper spacing and official signatures.

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Aug 15, 2025

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