SR 159 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Gladys Faye Avitts Stone of Longview.

SR 159 is a Senate resolution honoring Gladys Faye Avitts Stone of Longview, Texas, following her death on July 23, 2024. The resolution commemorates her life, including her 63-year marriage to Glenn Stone, her work as a respiratory therapist, community service, and family ties. It extends the Texas Senate's sympathy to her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. As a memorial resolution (not a policy bill), it contains no legislative provisions or policy changes, solely serving to recognize her legacy. The Senate formally adopted this resolution on February 26, 2025.

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Feb 2025

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Feb 2025

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Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2025

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The document changed from a legislative bill introduction to an enrolled Senate resolution. The substantive content remained the same - a tribute to Gladys Faye Avitts Stone - but the formatting was significantly altered with new headers, spacing changes, and the addition of certification signatures at the end.

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Added header information including bill number, version status, and title

Removed original byline and page numbering from the introduction

Changed formatting from standard bill text to enrolled resolution format with extra spacing and line breaks

Added certification signatures for Senate President and Secretary

Reorganized text structure with new section headers like 'SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 159' and 'In Memory of'

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