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HR 1505

Commending Jennifer Teigen Doran and the staff of the House Journal Clerk's Office for their service during the 89th Legislative Session.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Charlie Geren

House resolution commends Jennifer Teigen Doran and the House Journal Clerk’s Office staff for service in the 89th Session; a ceremonial, non-binding acknowledgment of their work.

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Bill Summary · HR 1505

Summary of H. Res. 1505 (2025)

Title

Commending Jennifer Teigen Doran and the staff of the House Journal Clerk's Office for their service during the 89th Legislative Session.

Purpose & Intent

This House resolution is a formal, honorary expression of appreciation recognizing Jennifer Teigen Doran and the staff of the House Journal Clerk's Office for their service during the 89th Legislative Session. Its intent is ceremonial: to acknowledge the contributions of the named individuals and office in supporting the legislative process and preserving the House’s official proceedings.

Key provisions

  • Formally commends Jennifer Teigen Doran by name for her service during the 89th Legislative Session.
  • Commends the staff of the House Journal Clerk’s Office for their work in preparing, maintaining, and preserving the House Journal and related official records.
  • Offers official recognition and thanks from the House of Representatives; as a resolution of commendation, it contains no authorization of spending, regulatory changes, or substantive policy direction.

Who is affected

  • Primary honoree: Jennifer Teigen Doran.
  • Honored office: staff of the House Journal Clerk’s Office (Office code N7778).
  • Indirectly affects the House community and public record by formally recognizing employees whose duties support legislative transparency and recordkeeping.

Procedural history and status

  • Introduced in the House: February 21, 2025.
  • Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce: February 21, 2025.
  • Filed: May 31, 2025.
  • Rules suspended: June 2, 2025.
  • Adopted: June 2, 2025.
  • Reported enrolled: June 3, 2025.
  • Classification: resolution; subject tags include DORAN, JENNIFER TEIGEN; HOUSE JOURNAL CLERK, OFFICE OF THE; and Congratulatory & Honorary Resolutions.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Representative Pete Stauber. Numerous bipartisan cosponsors including Michael Lawler, Joe Neguse, Chrissy Houlahan, Lloyd Doggett, Jahana Hayes, Seth Magaziner, and many others (see bill text for full cosponsor list).

Impact and considerations

  • Non-binding and ceremonial: the resolution conveys formal recognition but creates no legal obligations, budgetary changes, or programmatic effects.
  • Symbolic value: contributes to institutional record, employee morale, and public acknowledgment of support roles that sustain legislative operations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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