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HR 124

In memory of Virginia Larins Hollis of Bellville.

89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) Introduced by Stan Kitzman

Texas House adopts memorial resolution honoring Virginia Larins Hollis of Bellville, creating official legislative record of her passing and life contributions.

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Bill Summary · HR 124

Legislative bill overview

HR 124 is a commemorative resolution honoring Virginia Larins Hollis of Bellville, Texas, who has passed away. The bill was introduced by Representative Stan Kitzman and rapidly moved through the Texas House with suspended rules, ultimately being adopted as an enrolled resolution.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve an official state function by formally recognizing citizens' contributions to their communities and creating a legislative record of their passing. While non-binding, these resolutions provide families with official acknowledgment and are often entered into public records and local histories.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Some question whether state legislatures should dedicate formal procedures to individual memorials, arguing limited session time should prioritize substantive policy
  • Selection criteria: No clear public standard exists for who receives memorial resolutions, raising questions about equity and whether connections to legislators influence selection
  • Rapid processing: The suspension of standard rules and same-day adoption suggests either expedited consent or minimal substantive review of the resolution

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

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