In memory of former state representative James R. Pitts.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Brian Birdwell and 14 co-sponsors

Ceremonial Senate Resolution 628 honors former state representative James R. Pitts, memorializes his public service, and records the tribute in the Senate Journal.

Reported enrolled

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Senate Resolution 628 (SR 628): In memory of former state representative James R. Pitts

A concise summary of the bill, its purpose, provisions, and impact.

Purpose and intent

SR 628 is a ceremonial Senate resolution memorializing and honoring James R. Pitts, a former state representative (identified by the subject designation AQ48V).

The resolution acknowledges Pitts’s life and public service and expresses condolences to his family and friends.

As a memorial resolution, its primary function is to recognize and pay tribute to Pitts rather than to impose obligations or authorize state action.

Key provisions and changes

The bill would create an official memorial statement within the Senate Journal recognizing Pitts’s contributions as a former representative and his impact on constituents and the state.

It typically includes biographical or service highlights and public service accomplishments, along with expressions of sympathy to Pitts’s family.

Provisions commonly accompanying memorial resolutions may include directing the Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to Pitts’s family and to publish or insert the resolution into the official records/Journal. The specific biographical details would appear in the text of the resolution itself.

Who and what is affected

Primary subject: James R. Pitts, former state representative.

Legislative bodies: Senate (as the sponsor of SR 628) and, upon enrollment, preservation in official records.

General public and constituents who observe or read the memorial in the Senate Journal or official publications.

Family and friends of James R. Pitts, as recipients of formal condolences and honors.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced: May 27, 2025.

Received by the Secretary of the Senate: May 27, 2025.

May 31, 2025: Read and adopted; vote recorded in the Journal.

May 31, 2025: Reported enrolled (finalized in the Senate and prepared for finalization in the official records).

Estimated impact and context

This resolution has ceremonial value, serving to honor a former lawmaker and to publicly acknowledge his contributions.

There is no anticipated fiscal impact, regulatory change, or policy obligation associated with SR 628.

The effect is largely commemorative, shaping historical record and honoring public service.

If you’d like, I can incorporate any specific biographical details from Pitts’s tenure (dates of service, districts represented, notable initiatives) once those are available.