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SR 96

Extending congratulations and best wishes to Madeline Groce on the occasion of her 106th birthday.

89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) Introduced by Lois Kolkhorst

Texas Senate passes ceremonial resolution congratulating Madeline Groce on her 106th birthday, honoring a constituent's longevity milestone.

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Bill Summary · SR 96

Legislative bill overview

Senate Resolution 96 is a ceremonial measure extending official congratulations and best wishes to Madeline Groce on her 106th birthday. The resolution was introduced by Senator Lois Kolkhorst and passed by the Texas Senate on August 15, 2025.

Why is this important

While ceremonial in nature, such resolutions serve as official recognition of constituents' significant life milestones and allow legislatures to honor long-lived community members. These measures are traditional legislative functions that create a formal record of public acknowledgment.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative efficiency: Some argue that ceremonial resolutions consume legislative time and resources that could address substantive policy matters
  • Selective recognition: Questions may arise about criteria for which individuals receive legislative recognition versus others with similar achievements
  • Precedent concerns: Frequent passage of similar resolutions could establish expectations for legislative action on personal milestones rather than public policy

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

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