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HR 1251

In memory of Ruth Ann Buzzi Perkins of Erath County.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Shelby Slawson

House memorializes Ruth Ann Buzzi Perkins of Erath County, expressing condolences to her family and community; a symbolic, nonbinding recognition with no legal effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 1251

Summary of H.Res. 1251 — "In memory of Ruth Ann Buzzi Perkins of Erath County"

Purpose and intent

H.Res. 1251 is an honorary memorial resolution introduced to recognize and commemorate the life of Ruth Ann Buzzi Perkins of Erath County. The resolution formally expresses the House of Representatives’ condolences and remembrance for Ms. Perkins and notes her significance to her community. As a memorial resolution, its intent is symbolic and commemorative rather than statutory.

Key provisions

  • Officially honors the memory of Ruth Ann Buzzi Perkins.
  • Expresses the condolences of the U.S. House of Representatives to her family, friends, and community.
  • Records the House’s recognition of Ms. Perkins’ life and contributions (text of the resolution itself is not provided in the bill summary).

(Note: The provided summary materials do not include the full text of the resolution; memorial resolutions customarily contain brief biographical remarks and expressions of sympathy.)

Who is affected

  • Primarily affects the family, friends, and community of Ruth Ann Buzzi Perkins through formal recognition by the U.S. House.
  • No legal or regulatory effects on private parties, federal agencies, or entitlements — the resolution is purely honorary.

Legislative history and procedural status

  • Introduced in the House: February 12, 2025.
  • Referred to: House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management (2/12/2025).
  • Sponsor delivered introductory remarks in the Congressional Record: February 13, 2025 (CR H692).
  • Filed: May 14, 2025.
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars: May 20, 2025; considered May 22, 2025.
  • Placed on the Congressional and Memorial Resolutions Calendar, laid before the House, and adopted: May 23, 2025.
  • Reported enrolled: May 23, 2025.

Status at time of summary: Reported enrolled and adopted by the House. As a House memorial resolution, it is a non-binding, honorary measure.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Representative Jahana Hayes.
Numerous cosponsors from across the House are listed (including Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Gwen Moore, Raúl M. Grijalva, Adriano Espaillat, Nikema Williams, Ayanna Pressley, and many others), reflecting broad bipartisan cosponsorship for the memorial.

Effect and significance

H.Res. 1251 serves to formally memorialize Ruth Ann Buzzi Perkins in the congressional record, offering official recognition and condolences. It creates no legal obligations or changes to federal policy; its primary significance is symbolic—acknowledging Ms. Perkins’ life and providing public recognition by the U.S. House of Representatives.

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

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