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HR 1194

Commending Veronica Brashear for her contributions as principal of Fabens Elementary School.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Mary González

House resolution commends Veronica Brashear for her leadership as Fabens Elementary principal; ceremonial recognition with no policy, funding, or legal effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 1194

Summary — H. Res. 1194 (2025): Commending Veronica Brashear

Purpose

H. Res. 1194 is a simple, honorary resolution that commends Veronica Brashear for her contributions as principal of Fabens Elementary School. The resolution recognizes her service and achievements in that role; it does not create new law, change policy, or authorize funding.

Key provisions

  • Formally commends and congratulates Veronica Brashear for her contributions and leadership as principal of Fabens Elementary School.
  • Offers the House’s official recognition and appreciation for her service to students, faculty, and the local community.

(As an honorary/congratulatory resolution, the text is ceremonial in nature and contains no substantive policy directives, appropriations, or regulatory changes.)

Who is affected

  • Primary subject: Veronica Brashear — the individual being recognized.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Fabens Elementary School, its students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community (insofar as the resolution publicly acknowledges their work and leadership).
  • Government/legal effect: None. The resolution has no binding legal or financial effect on federal agencies, states, or private parties.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Representative Clay Higgins
  • Cosponsor: Representative Harriet M. Hageman

Classification and subject codes

  • Classification: Resolution (Congratulatory & Honorary)
  • Subject: BRASHEAR, VERONICA (NS8QT); Resolutions—Congratulatory & Honorary (I0705)

Procedural and timeline highlights

  • Introduced in the House: February 11, 2025
  • Referred (Feb 11, 2025): To the Committee on Natural Resources and, additionally, to the Committee on the Judiciary (standard referral language; no substantive committee action recorded for an honorary measure)
  • Placed on Local & Consent Calendars: May 16, 2025
  • Considered in Local & Consent Calendars: May 22, 2025
  • Laid before the House and placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar: May 23, 2025
  • Adopted by the House: May 23, 2025 (non-record vote recorded in the House Journal)
  • Reported enrolled: May 24, 2025

Notes on procedure: Because this is a House (congratulatory) resolution, adoption by the House constitutes the official congressional recognition. Such resolutions generally do not require action by the Senate or the President and have no force beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment.

Impact

This resolution publicly honors Veronica Brashear’s service as principal and provides formal recognition from the U.S. House of Representatives. The impact is symbolic—raising visibility for the individual and her school—rather than legal or fiscal.

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

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