This resolution (SR 26) is a ceremonial tribute by the Texas Senate honoring Robert Darrell Jones of Hideaway, who died on February 1, 2025, at age 90. It commemorates his life, including his career as a furniture sales representative and business owner, his 69-year marriage to Mary Lou Jones, and his community service as a Mason and Shriner. The Senate extends sympathy to his wife, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives. It also resolves to adjourn the session in his memory. This is a non-binding memorial resolution with no policy impact.
This is a commemorative resolution honoring Lloyd Blaine Bolding, a Kilgore civic leader who died on December 31, 2024, at age 90. The resolution recognizes his career in the oil industry, leadership roles on community boards, and dedication to family and his church. It extends sympathy to his wife Evelyn, sons Bo and Jeff, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy provisions and serves solely to honor his life and legacy.
Senate Resolution 45 honors Dorothy J. Haggard of Hooks, Texas, who died on June 26, 2025, at age 91. The resolution expresses the Texas Senate's tribute to her life, highlighting her 64-year marriage, motherhood, community involvement, and resilience after losing her eyesight in 1997. It extends sympathy to her family - including her daughter, son, grandson, and siblings - and directs an official copy of the resolution to be given to them. The Senate also resolves to adjourn in her memory on the day the resolution is passed.
This is a commemorative resolution (SR 54) introduced by Senator Hughes in the Texas Senate. It honors the life and service of Pastor David Orlo Dykes of Tyler, who passed away on July 2, 2025, at age 72. The resolution pays tribute to his 51-year marriage, family, 30-year ministry at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, global missionary work, authorship of 20+ books, and multiple awards recognizing his service. It extends condolences to his family and directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory. No policy changes or affected parties are involved, as this is purely a ceremonial tribute.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 72) honoring Tommie George Davis of Carthage, Texas, who passed away on May 15, 2025, at age 90. The resolution memorializes his life, noting his career as a lawyer specializing in oil and gas litigation, his 66-year marriage to Mary Lu Davis, and his family including daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It formally extends the Texas Senate's sympathy to his family and directs that the Senate adjourn in his memory. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legislative effect beyond paying tribute.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 63) honoring Patricia Haney Parks of Longview, Texas, who passed away on April 5, 2025. The resolution commemorates her life, including her career at Texas A&M University and local companies, her faith, and her family. It formally extends the Texas Senate's sympathy to her husband, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, and extended family. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents.
This is a commemorative resolution (SR 68) passed by the Texas Senate honoring Marie Dusek of Tyler. It recognizes her life, including her career as a home economics teacher at Tyler High School and Tyler Junior College, her work with her husband at Country Bear Antiques, her family (spouse Dan Dusek, children Dennis and Debbie, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren), and her membership in First Christian Church of Tyler. The resolution extends condolences to her family and directs the Senate to adjourn in her memory. As a non-binding tribute, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
This is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 32) honoring Roger Carl Waggoner of Tyler, who passed away on January 10, 2025, at age 95. The resolution recognizes his life, including his service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, 35-year career with Sears Roebuck, civic engagement, and dedication to family and community service. It extends condolences to his wife, Sue; children Alice and Keith; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or legislative effect - it solely serves to pay tribute to his life and legacy.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 55) honoring Sandra L. Williams Carothers, a former teacher from Tyler, Texas. The resolution commemorates her life, noting her 20-year career teaching elementary school in Corpus Christi, her family, and her service at churches. It formally pays tribute to her and extends sympathy to her family members. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws.
SR 48 is a Texas Senate resolution honoring Robert Louie Childress of Longview, who died in June 2025 at age 89. The resolution commemorates his life, including his military service, 56-year career co-founding East Texas Acoustical, long-term church involvement, and family life. It expresses condolences to his wife Sue, children Keith and Elaine, grandchildren, and extended family. The resolution formally directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory upon passage. (This is a procedural memorial resolution with no policy changes.)
This is a Senate resolution (SR 39) honoring Claudette Cox Jones of Longview, Texas, following her passing on July 4, 2025, at age 89. The resolution commemorates her life, including her education, family, decades of community service (such as with the Asbury House Child Enrichment Center and Texas Shakespeare Festival Foundation), and her volunteer work. It does not create any new laws or affect any policies - it is solely a tribute to her legacy and condolences to her family. The resolution was introduced by Senator Hughes and received by the Senate on July 29, 2025.
This is a commemorative resolution (SR 30) honoring Jean Louise Swanson Pfaff of Mineola, Texas, who died on March 8, 2025, at age 92. The resolution recognizes her life, including her marriage, family (four children, nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren), community service (assisting cancer patients, volunteering at schools, church work), and business ventures. It serves as a formal Senate tribute to her memory and extends condolences to her family. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy.
