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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
No Impact. This resolution does not alter contract law, force majeure clauses, or vendor requirements. No amendments to Master Service Agreements (MSAs) or employment contracts are necessary.
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No Impact. There are no filing requirements with the Secretary of State, Railroad Commission, or other regulatory bodies. Do not create internal audit trails for this item.
None. This legislation carries no fiscal note affecting private industry.
None. The text is strictly commemorative. There are no "gray zones" regarding enforcement or interpretation, and no state agency will issue guidance documents regarding SR33.
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| William Cole Jr. | ||
| WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their | ||
| memories of William Eugene Cole Jr. of Atlanta, who passed away | ||
| on May 11, 2025, at the age of 96; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The son of William Eugene Cole and Fannie Mae Cole | ||
| Phillips, Bill Cole was born on October 15, 1928, in Miami, | ||
| Florida, and he grew up with the companionship of five siblings, | ||
| Norman, Margie, Leon, Troy, and Shirley; and | ||
| WHEREAS, On December 16, 1950, Mr. Cole married the former | ||
| Alverta Knocke, and the couple was blessed with three children, | ||
| Judy, Randy, and Larry; after that marriage ended, he was | ||
| fortunate enough to find love again with his second wife, Joyce; | ||
| with the passing years, he saw his treasured family grow to | ||
| include five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Over the course of his career in the oil and gas | ||
| industry, Mr. Cole worked for Shell Oil Company, Aramco, and | ||
| Halliburton; he also was a cattle rancher for many years, and he | ||
| coached Little League baseball; in his leisure time, he took | ||
| pleasure in attending Atlanta Rabbits football games and playing | ||
| cards and dominoes; a man of faith, he was a member of First | ||
| Baptist Church Atlanta; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Bill Cole enjoyed a life that was rich in the | ||
| intangibles that matter most, and he is deeply missed by all | ||
| those who held him dear; 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 William Eugene Cole Jr. and extend sincere condolences to the | ||
| members of his family: to his wife, Joyce; to his children, Judy | ||
| Cole Cook and her husband, John, and Randy Cole; to his | ||
| grandchildren, Stephanie Cole Rink, Lance Cole, Cody Cole, Katie | ||
| Kotzur, and Stephanie Cook Perry; to his great-grandchildren, | ||
| Harper Rink, Jaywan Cole, and Jonah Kotzur; to his siblings, | ||
| Leon, Troy, and Shirley Phillips; and to his other relatives and | ||
| friends; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be | ||
| prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns | ||
| this day, it do so in memory of Bill Cole. | ||
| Hughes | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| 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 SR33
Senate Resolution 33 is a ceremonial legislative act memorializing the life of William Eugene Cole Jr. It imposes no new statutory requirements, regulatory burdens, or compliance obligations on any Texas business entity. You may immediately close your file on this legislation.
SR33 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the 1st Special Session.
SR33 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on August 15, 2025.
The compliance urgency for SR33 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SR33 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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