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HR 1122

In memory of Sam Lively of the Tyler Police Department.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Daniel Alders

A ceremonial memorial honoring Sam Lively of the Tyler Police Department, expressing the House's condolences to his family and colleagues; has no legal or funding effect.

Reported enrolled
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Bill Summary · HR 1122

Summary — H. Res. 1122 (118th Congress)

Title: In memory of Sam Lively of the Tyler Police Department.
Sponsor: Rep. Mark E. Green

Overview / Purpose

H. Res. 1122 is a House resolution offered as a memorial honoring Sam Lively of the Tyler Police Department. Its primary purpose is ceremonial: to recognize Mr. Lively’s service and to express the condolences and sympathy of the House of Representatives to his family, colleagues, and community. The resolution does not create or change federal law or authorize spending.

Key provisions (what the resolution does)

The text of the resolution itself is not provided here; memorial resolutions of this type typically include one or more of the following elements:
- A statement honoring the life and public service of the deceased (here, Sam Lively) and recognizing contributions made while serving with the Tyler Police Department.
- An expression of sympathy and condolences from the House to surviving family members, friends, and colleagues.
- A request that the resolution be included in the Congressional Record or that an official copy be transmitted to the family or the employing agency.

Note: Because only the resolution title and legislative history were provided, specific clause-by-clause language is not available. No substantive policy, budgetary, or regulatory changes are associated with this type of chamber resolution.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic — intended for the family, friends, colleagues at the Tyler Police Department, and the community connected to Mr. Lively.
  • No direct legal, regulatory, or financial effect on federal agencies, private parties, or local governments.

Procedural history & status

  • Introduced in the House: February 7, 2025 (Referred to Committee on Foreign Affairs and, additionally, to Committee on Ways and Means for such provisions as fall within their jurisdiction — routine referrals for House documents)
  • Filed: May 12, 2025
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars: May 16, 2025
  • Considered in Local & Consent Calendars: May 22, 2025
  • Placed on the House Calendar (Congressional & Memorial Resolutions Calendar) and laid before the House: May 23, 2025
  • Adopted by the House: May 23, 2025
  • Reported enrolled: May 24, 2025

Status as provided: Reported enrolled (adopted by the House on May 23, 2025).

Legal and practical impact

  • Ceremonial in nature; expresses the sentiments of the House.
  • No effect on federal law or spending.
  • Provides official congressional recognition that can be meaningful to the family, colleagues, and community.

Sponsor and context

  • Sponsored by Rep. Mark E. Green.
  • Classified as a memorial resolution (subject code: LIVELY, SAM (NO3GN), Resolutions--Memorial).

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