1st Special Session
Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
None. This resolution does not alter contract law or require amendments to existing Master Services Agreements (MSAs), vendor contracts, or employment agreements.
None. No new certifications, safety protocols, or HR training modules are mandated.
None. This legislation triggers no filing requirements with the Secretary of State or industry regulators.
None. There are no fiscal implications, fee increases, or tax changes associated with this text.
None. The text is self-contained and purely ceremonial. There is no delegation of authority to state agencies, and no future rulemaking will occur regarding this item.
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Mary Stevens | ||
| WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Mary Barrett Stevens of | ||
| Austin on July 4, 2025, at the age of eight, has brought an | ||
| incalculable loss to all those who loved and cherished her; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Born in Houston on December 6, 2016, to Stacy and | ||
| Johnny Stevens, Mary Stevens was affectionately known as "May | ||
| May" to her family, which also included her younger siblings, | ||
| Graham and Lilly, and her beloved dog, Pete; she attended | ||
| Highland Park Elementary School, where her magnetic personality | ||
| and her kind and welcoming nature made an impression on her | ||
| teachers and classmates; she was a natural leader who readily | ||
| endeared herself to others, and she demonstrated her zest for | ||
| life as she pursued such activities as art, dance, basketball, | ||
| and skiing; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Compassionate, loyal, and cheerful, with a | ||
| radiant smile and a contagious laugh, Mary made the world a | ||
| brighter place for everyone around her; she was at her happiest | ||
| when she was sharing her favorite things with those closest to | ||
| her, whether she was playing Rummikub and cards with her family, | ||
| dancing with her friends, or taking her loved ones along on her | ||
| various adventures; she enjoyed traveling to new places, and | ||
| aside from home, her favorite place to be was surrounded by her | ||
| family and friends in Telluride, Colorado; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Although her time on this earth was far too brief, | ||
| Mary Stevens was a ray of light in the lives of those who held her | ||
| dear, and they will never forget the abundant joy that she | ||
| brought to them; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th | ||
| Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory | ||
| of Mary Barrett Stevens and extend heartfelt condolences to the | ||
| members of her family: to her parents, Stacy and Johnny Stevens; | ||
| to her siblings, Graham and Lilly Stevens; to her grandparents, | ||
| Ann and Edward Stevens and Patti and William Holmes; to her aunt | ||
| and uncle, Maggie and Sam McNichols; to her cousin, Juliet | ||
| McNichols; to her great-aunt and -uncle, Cynthia and Peter | ||
| Sullivan, and their children; to her godparents, Emily and | ||
| William Bellomy; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be | ||
| it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be | ||
| prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns | ||
| this day, it do so in memory of Mary Stevens. | ||
| Middleton | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on August 15, 2025, by | ||
| a rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
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Common questions about SR17
SR17 is a ceremonial Memorial Resolution honoring the life of a private citizen. It creates no statutory obligations, regulatory mandates, or compliance requirements for the private sector. This legislation is strictly limited to the internal proceedings of the Texas Senate.
SR17 was authored by Texas Senator Mayes Middleton during the 1st Special Session.
SR17 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on August 15, 2025.
The compliance urgency for SR17 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SR17 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SR17 addresses topics including resolutions, resolutions--memorial and stevens, mary barrett.
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