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SR 682

In memory of Frances Elaine Cowen.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Bryan Hughes

Senate memorial SR 682 formally honors Frances Elaine Cowen, expressing sympathy and recording tributes to her life and legacy without policy or fiscal impact.

Reported enrolled
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Bill Summary · SR 682

Summary of SR 682: In memory of Frances Elaine Cowen

Overview

SR 682 is a Senate memorial resolution honoring the memory of Frances Elaine Cowen. As a resolution, it serves as a formal, non-binding expression of the Senate’s sympathy and tribute, rather than establishing policy or authorizing any agency actions.

  • Bill Type: Resolution (memorial)
  • Subject: Resolutions—Memorial (Frances Elaine Cowen)
  • Introduced: May 30, 2025
  • Status: Reported enrolled

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of SR 682 is to recognize and pay tribute to Frances Elaine Cowen, memorializing her life and any notable contributions or accomplishments as deemed appropriate by the Senate. The resolution serves as an official public record of the legislature’s regard and sorrow for her passing and honors her legacy.

Key Provisions

  • Formal declaration commemorating Frances Elaine Cowen.
  • Expressions of sympathy and condolences to her family and loved ones.
  • A statement acknowledging her life, impact, and any relevant community or civic involvement.
  • No substantive policy changes, appropriations, or regulatory effect.
  • No directives requiring action by state agencies; purely ceremonial.

Affected Parties

  • Frances Elaine Cowen and her family, who receive the formal recognition and condolences of the Senate.
  • The Senate and the public, as the resolution becomes part of the official state record.
  • Potentially local communities or organizations with which Cowen was affiliated, through the public record recognizing her contributions.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • May 30, 2025: Received by the Secretary of the Senate (initial filing).
  • June 1, 2025: Read and adopted; vote recorded in Journal.
  • June 1, 2025: Reported enrolled (finalizing the resolution in enrolled form).

Potential Impact and Practical Implications

  • Creates an official, lasting record of the Senate’s tribute to Frances Elaine Cowen.
  • May be presented to Cowen’s family or kept on file as part of the state’s memorial records.
  • No fiscal impact, regulatory change, or policy implementation is anticipated.

Notes for Readers

  • SR 682 is a ceremonial measure; it does not enact laws or authorize spending.
  • The full text, when available, may include biographical details and specific statements of sympathy and remembrance.

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

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