In memory of Neil Stewart West.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 597), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It honors Neil Stewart West, a Tyler, Texas resident who died on May 1, 2025, at age 79. The resolution commemorates his life, including his service in the U.S. Air Force, 34-year banking career, community involvement, and family. The Texas Senate adopted it on May 31, 2025, and adjourned in his memory.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 26, 2025
Last action May 31, 2025
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The bill was reformatted from a draft introduction to an enrolled final version, with text reorganized for proper legislative formatting and spacing. The substantive content remains unchanged - it is a memorial resolution honoring Neil Stewart West. No policy, scope, funding, or eligibility changes occurred.
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Text reorganized and reformatted from draft to enrolled version with improved spacing and alignment
Added header information including bill number, version status, and accessibility compliance notice
Removed draft markup indicators and page numbers from original introduction version
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May 31, 2025
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Bryan Hughes
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