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HR 1239

In memory of former state representative Fred Charles Head of Athens, Texas.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by John Bryant

HR 1239 memorializes Fred Charles Head to formally commend his life and service and expresses condolences, with no policy or legal effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 1239

Summary — HR 1239 (2025)

Title: In memory of former state representative Fred Charles Head of Athens, Texas.
Classification: Resolution (memorial)
Status: Reported enrolled; Adopted by the House on May 23, 2025
Introduced: February 12, 2025
Primary sponsor: Rep. Sean Casten
Cosponsor: Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar

Purpose and intent

HR 1239 is a memorial House resolution to honor the life and public service of Fred Charles Head of Athens, Texas. Its principal purpose is symbolic: to recognize Mr. Head’s contributions, express the condolences of the U.S. House of Representatives to his family and community, and place a formal statement of remembrance in the Congressional Record.

Key provisions

  • Formally commends and honors Fred Charles Head (no substantive legislative or policy provisions).
  • Expresses sympathy and condolences to his family, friends, and constituents.
  • Requests that the resolution be entered into the Congressional Record and that an enrolled copy be transmitted as appropriate (standard practice for memorial resolutions).

Note: The resolution does not create rights, obligations, or appropriations and does not change federal law or policy.

Who is affected

  • Directly: Fred Charles Head’s surviving family, friends, and the Athens, Texas community receive formal congressional recognition.
  • Indirectly: The Office of the Clerk and the Congressional Record, which document and preserve the resolution.
  • No federal agencies, programs, budgets, or private parties are materially affected.

Legislative actions and timeline

  • 2025-02-12: Introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2025-05-13: Filed (clerical step reflected in the record).
  • 2025-05-20: 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 by the House; reported enrolled.

Procedural significance

Adoption and “reported enrolled” status indicate the House formally approved the memorial and prepared an enrolled version for official records or transmittal. As a non-binding commemorative resolution, HR 1239 serves a ceremonial and record-keeping function rather than a legislative one.

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

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