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SR 255

In memory of James Rondal Burns of Pittsburg.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Bryan Hughes

Texas Senate passes ceremonial resolution honoring the memory of James Rondal Burns of Pittsburg with no policy or budget implications.

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Bill Summary · SR 255

Legislative bill overview

SR 255 is a memorial resolution honoring James Rondal Burns of Pittsburg, Texas, who has passed away. Memorial resolutions are ceremonial legislative documents that recognize and pay tribute to deceased individuals, typically highlighting their contributions to their community or state.

Why is this important

While memorial resolutions have no legal force or budgetary impact, they serve an important cultural function by providing official recognition of citizens' lives and legacies. They allow legislative bodies to formally acknowledge individuals' community contributions and provide a permanent record in state legislative history.

Potential points of contention

  • Memorial resolutions consume limited legislative time and resources, though minimal compared to substantive bills
  • No substantive policy issues present; this is purely ceremonial in nature
  • No apparent controversy based on the bill's content and quick passage

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

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