In memory of Cooper Steven Dawson.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 531) honoring Officer Cooper Steven Dawson, a Greenville Police Department officer who died in the line of duty on November 26, 2024. The resolution pays tribute to his life, service, and legacy, extending sympathy to his family - including his wife, three children, parents, and siblings - and commemorates his dedication to protecting his community. As a memorial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies; it serves solely as a formal expression of respect and remembrance by the Texas Senate. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 19, 2025.
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May 2025
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May 2025
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Governor
Introduced May 14, 2025
Last action May 19, 2025
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The document changed from a draft Senate Resolution (SR 531) to an enrolled version, meaning it has been formally adopted and signed into law. The substantive content of the resolution remains the same, paying tribute to Officer Cooper Dawson and extending sympathy to his family. The changes are primarily formatting, layout, and certification details indicating the bill's final passage on May 19, 2025.
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Added certification language confirming the resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 19, 2025, by a rising vote, with signature lines for the President and Secretary of the Senate.
Changed the bill header from 'S.R.ANo.A531' to '89(R) SR 531 - Enrolled version - Bill Text' to indicate final legislative status.
Reformatted the text layout and spacing throughout the document, converting it from a draft format to a formal enrolled version with proper alignment and section breaks.
Inserted a note at the top about digital content accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) that appears to be a system-generated message rather than part of the legislative text.
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Angela Paxton
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