SR 8 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

In memory of James F. Arens.

This is a commemorative resolution (SR 8), not a legislative bill. It honors Dr. James F. Arens, a retired anesthesiologist and medical educator who died on July 27, 2025, at age 91. The resolution recognizes his career spanning military service, leadership at major medical institutions (including the University of Texas Medical Branch), and roles in national medical boards. It was adopted by the Texas Senate on September 4, 2025, as a tribute to his professional legacy and family.

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 19, 2025 Last action Sep 4, 2025

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The document was reformatted from a standard legislative draft to an enrolled version with proper Senate Resolution formatting, including the bill number, title, and signature blocks. The substantive content of the resolution honoring James F. Arens remains unchanged.

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Formatting and layout were updated to match enrolled bill standards, including proper header information, spacing, and signature lines for the President and Secretary of the Senate.

Added certification language confirming the resolution was adopted by the Senate on September 4, 2025, by a rising vote.

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