Sen. Bryan Hughes

Maddy summarySR 27 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Texas Senate to honor Kenneth Edward Gray of Hooks, who died on July 21, 2025, at age 86. The resolution commemorates his life, including his service in the U.S. Marine Corps, 40-year career as an engineer, and family, while extending condolences to his surviving family members: his daughter Kelly, sons Doug and Casey, grandson Dillon, and other relatives. As a non-binding tribute, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 30), not a policy bill. It honors Ida Mae Barrett McMillan of De Kalb, Texas, who passed away on July 18, 2025, at age 90. The resolution commemorates her life, including her marriage to Floyd McMillan, her work in insurance, her church involvement, and her travels with her family. It extends sympathy to her surviving family members and formally recognizes her legacy. As a tribute resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Barbara Wilkison Bell of Longview, who died on June 20, 2025, at age 94. It commemorates her life, career, and family ties, extending condolences to her surviving relatives including her sons, grandchildren, and great-grandson. Adopted by the Texas Senate on September 4, 2025, it serves as a formal tribute without creating any policy or affecting legislation.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 61) adopted by the Texas Senate on September 4, 2025, to honor Jimmie Ruth Jaynes Ford, a Jefferson resident who passed away on August 9, 2025, at age 91. The resolution recognizes her life and service, including her work as an office manager, leadership in the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, long-term VFW involvement, and community contributions. It extends condolences to her family - daughter Betty Ford Grubbs, grandson Joshua Grubbs, and other relatives - and directs the Senate to adjourn in her memory. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 19) passed by the Texas Senate to honor Shirley Story of Sulphur Springs following her passing on January 6, 2025. It recognizes her life, including her work as a waitress and stocker, her family of four children, eight grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren, and her Baptist faith. The resolution formally pays tribute to her memory and extends sympathy to her family members, including her daughters, sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Lucy Massey of Pickton, Texas, following her passing on June 1, 2025. The Texas Senate adopted SR 29 to commemorate her life, highlighting her 67-year marriage, family of four children, seven grandchildren, and decades of service at her church. The resolution extends condolences to her family and directs the Senate to adjourn in her memory. It was formally adopted on September 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 65), not a substantive bill. It honors Patricia Ann Burks of Longview, Texas, who died on July 30, 2025, at age 78. The resolution pays tribute to her life, highlighting her family (including her husband David, two daughters, three grandchildren, and brother Bud), her roots in Spring Hill ISD, and her interests like Western movies. It extends condolences to her family and directs the Senate to adjourn in her memory. No policy changes or affected groups beyond her family are involved.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 79) is a formal recognition by the Texas Senate of New Hope Baptist Church in Big Sandy for its 170th anniversary, commemorating its founding in 1855. It does not create new laws or policies but symbolically honors the church’s history, including its founding members, log house origins, and current role under Pastor Ernest Graham. The Senate will send the church an official copy of the resolution as an expression of respect. This resolution directly affects the church congregation and its members by acknowledging their longstanding community presence. It is purely ceremonial, with no financial, regulatory, or legal impact on any individuals or organizations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 83) passed by the Texas Senate to honor Justice Greg Neeley on his retirement from the Twelfth Court of Appeals. It recognizes his decade-long service on the court, his prior roles as a prosecutor and private practice attorney, and his educational background. The resolution formally congratulates him and extends the Senate's best wishes for his future, with an official copy to be presented to him. As a commemorative measure, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any legislation or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (SR 67), not a policy bill. It honors Timothy Jack Frost of Rhonesboro, who died on July 27, 2025, at age 67. The resolution pays tribute to his life as a master carpenter, devoted family man, and community member, and extends sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family. It was adopted by the Texas Senate on September 4, 2025, as a symbolic gesture of remembrance.