SR 23 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

In memory of James Randall "J. R." Rushing and Cynthia Cherise Rushing of Sulphur Springs.

This is a commemorative resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring James Randall "J.R." Rushing and Cynthia Cherise Rushing, who died in the July 4, 2025, flooding in Kerr County. The resolution details their lives, including J.R.'s work at Flowserve and volunteer roles, and Cindy's work at Alora Home Health Software and creative hobbies. It extends the Texas Senate's condolences to their five children, nine grandchildren, parents, siblings, and extended family. As a symbolic gesture, it has no policy impact or practical effect beyond expressing tribute.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

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Aug 2025

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Sep 2025

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Introduced Aug 22, 2025 Last action Sep 4, 2025

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The bill was reformatted from a draft introduction to an enrolled version, adding official Senate resolution formatting, signatures, and certification language while preserving the original memorial text honoring James and Cynthia Rushing. No substantive policy changes were made to the resolution's content or scope.

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Text was restructured from draft format to official enrolled format with proper headers, spacing, and signature blocks

Added certification language confirming Senate adoption date (September 4, 2025) and rising vote

Added signature lines for President of Senate, Secretary of Senate, and Member of Texas Senate

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