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SR 502

In memory of Melissa Pollard.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Bryan Hughes

Texas Senate adopts memorial resolution honoring Melissa Pollard, creating official legislative tribute with no legal or budgetary impact.

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Bill Summary · SR 502

Legislative bill overview

SR 502 is a memorial resolution honoring Melissa Pollard in the Texas Senate. Memorial resolutions are ceremonial measures that recognize individuals, groups, or events of significance and are adopted to create an official legislative record of tribute.

Why is this important

While memorial resolutions have no legal or budgetary effect, they represent official state recognition and are entered into the legislative record. They provide families and communities with formal acknowledgment from their elected representatives and create a permanent historical document.

Potential points of contention

  • Without publicly available details about Melissa Pollard's background or achievements, the basis for this particular memorial cannot be independently assessed
  • Memorial resolutions are sometimes used selectively, raising questions about consistency in who receives state recognition
  • The rapid passage (introduced and adopted same day) prevents public comment or legislative debate

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

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