1st Special Session
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No changes required. This resolution does not alter the Texas Business Organizations Code or contract law. Do not amend Master Service Agreements (MSAs) or vendor contracts.
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None. The text is strictly memorial in nature and self-contained. There is no regulatory discretion involved, and no future guidance will be issued.
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Robert Childress | ||
| WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the | ||
| passing of Robert Louie Childress of Longview on June 15, 2025, | ||
| at the age of 89; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The son of Lillie Pearl Newsome and William | ||
| S. Childress, Robert Childress was born in Gilmer on March 20, | ||
| 1936; he grew up in the Ore City area with the companionship of | ||
| seven siblings, Wallace, Donald, Billy Wayne, Priscilla, | ||
| Mildred, Ruth, and Mary Frances, and he worked in his father's | ||
| automotive garage as a youth; answering his nation's call to | ||
| duty, he joined the U.S. Army in 1956 and served as a mechanic for | ||
| two years; and | ||
| WHEREAS, On October 20, 1957, Mr. Childress wed the love of | ||
| his life, the former Sue Smith, and the couple went on to share a | ||
| rewarding marriage that spanned nearly 68 years; he took great | ||
| pride in their two children, Keith and Elaine, and with the | ||
| passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his treasured family | ||
| grow to include five grandchildren; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Childress moved to Longview with his wife in | ||
| 1961, working as an assistant to a ceiling contractor before | ||
| going on to cofound East Texas Acoustical, a ceiling and floor | ||
| installation company that he successfully operated for 56 years; | ||
| a man of strong faith, he was a valued member of Woodland Hills | ||
| Baptist Church for three decades, and he played an instrumental | ||
| role in the congregation's building projects; in his leisure | ||
| hours, he enjoyed working on automobiles and motorcycles; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A compassionate and caring man, Robert Childress | ||
| is deeply missed, and those who held him dear will forever | ||
| remember the warmth and kindness he brought into their lives; | ||
| 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 Robert Louie Childress and extend sincere condolences to the | ||
| members of his family: to his wife, Sue Childress; to his | ||
| children, Keith Childress and his wife, Patty, and Elaine | ||
| Childress Day and her husband, Tim; to his grandchildren, Sam, | ||
| Diana, Ally, Jack, and Emme; 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 Robert Childress. | ||
| 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 SR48
SR48 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution memorializing the life of Robert Louie Childress. It creates no new statutory obligations, regulatory mandates, or compliance requirements for any Texas business entity. No action is required.
SR48 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the 1st Special Session.
SR48 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on August 15, 2025.
The compliance urgency for SR48 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SR48 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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