Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 779) passed by the Texas House of Representatives to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University in 2025. It formally congratulates the school on its anniversary and provides an official copy of the resolution as a token of appreciation. The resolution directly honors the school and its community, highlighting its founding history, academic programs, and notable alumni achievements. As a non-binding commemorative measure, it has no policy or funding implications.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action Apr 21, 2025
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This document is a legislative bill (H.R. 779) that was introduced as a resolution to congratulate the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University on its 50th anniversary. The enrolled version shows formatting and layout changes rather than substantive policy modifications. The core content remains the same - a resolution of congratulations from the Texas House of Representatives.
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Formatting and layout changes from original resolution text to enrolled bill format, including removal of line numbers and addition of certification language
Added certification statement confirming the bill was adopted by the House on April 17, 2025, with vote count (Yeas 131, Nays 9)
Removed internal document tracking numbers and page markers from the original draft
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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