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HR 1238

Commending Myrna Lopez for her contributions as principal of Tornillo Elementary School and Tornillo Junior High School.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Mary González

H. Res. 1238 formally commends Myrna Lopez for her leadership as principal of Tornillo Elementary and Tornillo Junior High, with symbolic recognition in the Congressional Record.

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Bill Summary · HR 1238

Summary — H. Res. 1238 (2025)

Title: Commending Myrna Lopez for her contributions as principal of Tornillo Elementary School and Tornillo Junior High School
Classification: House resolution (congratulatory/honorary)
Introduced: February 12, 2025
Primary sponsor: Rep. Tim Burchett
Cosponsor: Rep. Josh Brecheen
Subject code: LOPEZ, MYRNA (N56RF), Resolutions—Congratulatory & Honorary (I0705)
Status: Reported enrolled; adopted by the House (May 23–24, 2025)

Purpose and intent

H. Res. 1238 is a non‑binding, honorary resolution that formally recognizes and commends Myrna Lopez for her service and contributions as principal of Tornillo Elementary School and Tornillo Junior High School. The resolution is intended to acknowledge her leadership, accomplishments, and positive impact on students, families, and the local community.

Key provisions

  • Offers an official expression of commendation and congratulations to Myrna Lopez for her work as principal of Tornillo Elementary School and Tornillo Junior High School.
  • May list or refer to achievements, community service, or leadership qualities (standard for commemorative resolutions), although the text of the actions taken was not provided in full here.

Legal and practical effect

  • This is an honorary House resolution (congratulatory/memorial). It carries no force of law, creates no federal program, and imposes no duties or fiscal obligations.
  • The primary effect is symbolic: formal recognition recorded in the Congressional Record and communicated to Ms. Lopez and her community.

Who is affected

  • Directly: Myrna Lopez, as the honoree.
  • Indirectly: Tornillo Elementary School, Tornillo Junior High School, their students, staff, families, and the broader Tornillo community—who gain public recognition of local educational leadership.

Procedural history and timeline

  • 2025-02-12: Introduced in the House; referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • 2025-05-13: Filed.
  • 2025-05-16: Referred to Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-05-22: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-05-23: Placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; laid before the House; adopted (nonrecord vote recorded in the Journal).
  • 2025-05-24: Reported enrolled.

Note: As a simple, congratulatory House resolution, adoption by the House is the final substantive action; such resolutions are not sent to the Senate or the President and do not have the force of law. The enrollment/reporting step reflects administrative finalization for the Congressional record.

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

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