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SR 597

In memory of Neil Stewart West.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Bryan Hughes

Senate Resolution SR 597 provides ceremonial remembrance and a formal tribute to Neil Stewart West, with condolence statements and a biographical summary, not any legal changes.

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Bill Summary · SR 597

Summary of Senate Resolution SR 597: In memory of Neil Stewart West

Overview

Senate Resolution (SR) 597 is a memorial resolution introduced on May 26, 2025. Its purpose is to honor and remember Neil Stewart West. As a memorial resolution, it serves a ceremonial function rather than creating new laws or directing state policy.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledges and commemorates the life and contributions of Neil Stewart West.
  • Provides a formal expression of sympathy and remembrance from the Senate.
  • Serves to recognize West's impact on his community or field, as appropriate to the resolution’s content.

Key Provisions (typical for memorial resolutions)

  • Official statements of condolence or tribute to West and to his family.
  • A summary of West’s life, achievements, and service to the community (as detailed in the resolution’s text).
  • Instructions for dissemination of copies of the resolution to family, colleagues, or other stakeholders, and possibly to public or local institutions.
  • No appropriations, mandates, or regulatory changes; ceremonial recognition only.

Note: The exact wording of the provisions is not provided here, but such resolutions typically include expressions of sympathy and a brief biographical tribute.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Neil Stewart West (deceased) and his immediate family, as the subject of the memorial.
  • The Senate and, by extension, the broader state community that observes ceremonial honors.
  • Potential distribution of the resolution to family members and relevant institutions or agencies.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • May 26, 2025: SR 597 introduced and received by the Secretary of the Senate.
  • May 31, 2025:
    • Read and adopted by the Senate.
    • Vote on the resolution recorded in the Senate Journal.
    • Reported enrolled, indicating completion of legislative action in this chamber and placement in enrolled form for transmittal as appropriate.
  • Status: Reported enrolled (as of the latest action), indicating the resolution has completed its passage in this chamber and is in final, ceremonial form.

Administrative Notes

  • This is a non-substantive, ceremonial measure; it does not affect statutes, budgets, or regulatory authority.
  • Final disposition may involve transmittal to the House (if applicable) or the office of the presiding officer for archival and ceremonial purposes.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to a specific state’s house format or attach the typical sections (biographical sketch, sponsor information, or memorial text) once the resolution’s full language is available.

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

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