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No Impact. This resolution does not alter the enforceability, terms, or requirements of any commercial or employment contracts.
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No Impact. There are no associated fees, taxes, or fiscal impacts on private entities.
None. The text is strictly commemorative. There are no regulatory gray zones or deferred rulemaking provisions.
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Willie Boone | ||
| WHEREAS, The citizens of Houston lost an admired civic | ||
| leader with the passing of Willie Belle Mollett Boone on July 15, | ||
| 2025, at the age of 93; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The daughter of Florine McDaniel and L. J. | ||
| Mollett, the former Willie Belle Mollett was born in Beaumont on | ||
| May 22, 1932; she was a graduate of Charlton-Pollard High School; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, After moving to Houston, she met Jesse Ree Boone, | ||
| and the couple shared a rewarding marriage that spanned six | ||
| decades before his passing; they were the proud parents of two | ||
| sons, David and Rodney, and over the years, their family grew to | ||
| include seven grandchildren, Geneva, Sineca, Tara, Naqusha, | ||
| Michael, Carl, and Bernard; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A resident of the Sunnyside community, Mrs. Boone | ||
| was a steadfast advocate for the neighborhood; she became active | ||
| in the Democratic Party, and she held positions at the county, | ||
| state, and national levels, including precinct chair and | ||
| election judge; to promote civic engagement in underrepresented | ||
| neighborhoods, Mrs. Boone founded and served as president of the | ||
| Southeast Precinct Judges Council; she also worked in the offices | ||
| of Congressman Ken Bentsen and Commissioner Rodney Ellis, in the | ||
| Harris County Clerk's Office, and for the Teamsters Union; in | ||
| addition, she was an employee at Praxair for more than 25 years; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mrs. Boone volunteered her time in behalf of many | ||
| organizations, including the Missouri City/Houston Space City | ||
| Chapter of the Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., and the Barbara | ||
| Jordan Houston Section of the National Council of Negro Women, | ||
| and she was a member of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature; in | ||
| 2021, she was honored as a Living Legend by Commissioner Rodney | ||
| Ellis; a woman of faith, she was a valued congregant of the | ||
| Windsor Village United Methodist Church; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Although Willie Belle Boone's passing has brought | ||
| great sorrow to those who loved her, her life was an inspiring | ||
| example of the good that one person can accomplish; 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 Willie Belle Mollett Boone and extend sincere condolences to | ||
| her family 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 Willie Belle Boone. | ||
| Miles | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| 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 SR18
SR18 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution memorializing the life of Willie Belle Mollett Boone and does not amend Texas statutes or create binding law. There are no regulatory impacts, and this legislation requires no action from the business community. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: N/A (Ceremonial Resolution) Compliance Deadline: N/A Agency Rulemaking: None.
SR18 was authored by Texas Senator Borris Miles during the 1st Special Session.
SR18 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on August 15, 2025.
The compliance urgency for SR18 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SR18 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SR18 addresses topics including resolutions, resolutions--memorial and boone, willie belle mollett.
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