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SR 322

MEMORIAL-KATHRYN S. CORLEY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Steve McClure and 1 co-sponsor

Memorializes Kathryn Susanne "Kit" Corley and commends Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen Beamon in a ceremonial Senate resolution recognizing their lives and service.

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Bill Summary · SR 322

Summary — SR 322 (Memorial: Kathryn S. Corley)

Bill at a glance

  • Bill number: SR 322
  • Title: MEMORIAL — Kathryn S. Corley (also contains text recognizing Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen Beamon)
  • Classification: Senate resolution (memorial/commendation) — ceremonial
  • Introduced/Filed: March 21, 2025 (received by Secretary of the Senate)
  • Status: Resolution adopted (Read & adopted; enrolled; filed with Secretary) — final adoption recorded April–May 2025 (see timeline below)
  • Primary sponsors: Kenya Wicks, Sally Harrell, Nabilah Islam Parkes, David Lucas, Ed Harbison, Nikki Merritt, Randal Mangham, Freddie Powell Sims, RaShaun Kemp, Sheikh Rahman, Donzella James, Emanuel Jones, Harold Jones II, Tonya Anderson, Gail Davenport, Jason Esteves, Michael 'Doc' Rhett (and later Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure; co-sponsor listing indicates “All Senators”)

Note: The official text included in the bill file contains two distinct memorial/commendation texts: (1) a memorial resolution mourning the death of Kathryn Susanne “Kit” Corley (Illinois-style LRB text), and (2) a commendation recognizing the military career of Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen Beamon. This summary describes both items and highlights the memorial for Kathryn S. Corley noted in the bill title.

Purpose and intent

  • Primary intent: To memorialize Kathryn Susanne “Kit” Corley following her death (express the Senate’s condolences, recount biographical details, and direct presentation of a copy of the resolution to her family).
  • Secondary/contained intent: To recognize and commend Sergeant Major (Ret.) Karen Beamon for her long and distinguished service in the U.S. Army Reserve and subsequent contributions to military education and her community.

Key provisions / substantive content

  • Kathryn S. Corley memorial text:

    • Notes passing of Kathryn Susanne “Kit” Corley of Chatham (died April 28, 2025).
    • Provides biographical details: birth in Carbondale (June 22, 2017 — likely a typographical error in the source text), family background, schooling (early childhood/elementary schools), personality highlights (helpful, playful, kind, Taylor Swift fan), and survivors (mother, stepfather, sisters, stepsiblings, grandparents, great-grandmother, extended family).
    • Expresses the Senate’s mourning, extends condolences to family and friends, and directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to her family.

  • Karen Beamon commendation text:

    • Recognizes 26 years of honorable service in the U.S. Army Reserve with roles including Chief of the AGR Boards Branch, instructor roles, Command Retention NCO, Chief of Nonresident Sergeants Major Course at USASMA, and USAR Senior Enlisted Liaison in Korea.
    • Notes 13 years post-retirement service as Instructional Systems Specialist at USASMA overseeing enlisted leader training materials.
    • Lists awards (Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, etc.), professional affiliations (Alpha Kappa Alpha — 50 years — Top Ladies of Distinction, El Paso Sergeants Major Association), and educational credentials (B.A. in business administration from Columbia College; M.Ed. from Sul Ross State University; USASMA Class 33).
    • Commends her service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available to her.

Who is affected / impact

  • Directly affected: families and communities named in the memorial (the Corley family) and the individual recognized (Karen Beamon) — the resolution affords official public recognition and sympathy.
  • Broader impact: ceremonial record in the Senate journals; morale/recognition for military and local community groups. No regulatory, statutory, or fiscal effects.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Actions recorded (selected):
    • March 3, 2025 — Senate Read and Adopted (entry appears in record)
    • March 21, 2025 — Received by Secretary of the Senate (introduction/filing)
    • April 15, 2025 — Read & adopted; vote recorded in Journal; reported enrolled
    • May 20–22, 2025 — Filed with Secretary; added Chief Co-Sponsor (Sen. Steve McClure); co-sponsor listing updated; referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar; final resolution adopted
  • The resolution is ceremonial and requires no further executive action. The Secretary of the Senate is directed to make and present copies to the named recipients.

Other observations / caveats

  • The bill file combines two distinct memorial/commendation texts (Corley memorial and Beamon commendation). There are minor internal inconsistencies in the memorial text (e.g., a birthdate listed as June 22, 2017, which is likely erroneous given context). Those factual details should be verified against source obituary or Senate staff records before citation.

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

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