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SR 252

In memory of Karolyn Ferrell Perry of Tyler.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Bryan Hughes

Texas legislature passed ceremonial resolution honoring the memory of Karolyn Ferrell Perry of Tyler with no policy or budgetary impact.

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Bill Summary · SR 252

Legislative bill overview

SR 252 is a memorial resolution honoring the life and memory of Karolyn Ferrell Perry of Tyler, Texas. This type of legislation is ceremonial in nature and does not create law or allocate resources—it simply recognizes an individual for the official record.

Why is this important

While memorial resolutions have no legal force, they serve as official state recognition of individuals deemed worthy of commemoration by the legislature. They can provide families and communities formal acknowledgment of a person's significance and are part of the legislative historical record.

Potential points of contention

  • Memorial resolutions are sometimes criticized as diluting legislative time that could address substantive policy matters
  • No information is provided about who Karolyn Ferrell Perry was or why she warrants state-level recognition, making it impossible to assess whether the honor is appropriate
  • The criteria for selecting individuals for memorial resolutions can appear arbitrary or based on personal connections rather than public contribution

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

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