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None. The text is self-contained and strictly ceremonial. There is no risk of regulatory expansion or agency misinterpretation regarding this specific resolution.
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Barbara Tolleson | ||
| WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the | ||
| passing of Barbara Harris Tolleson of Longview on June 8, 2025, | ||
| at the age of 87; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Born in Panola County on April 22, 1938, to Grady | ||
| Harris and Syble Pitts Harris, the former Barbara Harris attended | ||
| school in Tenaha and Houston before her family moved to Longview | ||
| in 1950; after graduating from Longview High School in 1955, she | ||
| enrolled at the BMI Business Institute and worked as a secretary; | ||
| she later rose to become a top salesperson at JCPenney, and she | ||
| served as a beauty consultant with BeautiControl cosmetics; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Tolleson enjoyed the | ||
| love and support of her husband, Joe, with whom she shared a | ||
| rewarding marriage that spanned 46 years; she took great pride in | ||
| her son, Kenneth, and her daughter, Kimberly, as well as her | ||
| stepsons, John and Joe, and her treasured family eventually grew | ||
| to include 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A woman of profound faith, Mrs. Tolleson was a | ||
| longtime member of Mobberly Baptist Church; she took pleasure in | ||
| attending the school events of her grandchildren and such hobbies | ||
| as home decorating, traveling, cooking, and crocheting; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Barbara Tolleson led a life of caring devotion to | ||
| her loved ones, and although she is deeply missed, her spirit | ||
| will forever live in their hearts; 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 Barbara Harris Tolleson and extend sincere sympathy to the | ||
| members of her family: to her husband, Joe V. Tolleson; to her | ||
| children, Kenneth Taylor and Kimberly Taylor Davis and her | ||
| husband, Jamie; to her stepsons, John D. Tolleson and his wife, | ||
| Ginette, and Joe D. Tolleson and his wife, Susan; to her | ||
| sister-in-law, Judy Stanley and her husband, Larry; to her | ||
| grandchildren, Karrie, Ryan, and Nicole Taylor, Taylor Gray, | ||
| Allison Gentry, DeAnna and Chris Davis, and Trent, Trey, Kate, | ||
| and Jack Tolleson; to her great-grandchildren; 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 Barbara Tolleson. | ||
| 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 SR51
Senate Resolution 51 is a ceremonial legislative instrument memorializing a private citizen, Barbara Harris Tolleson. It creates no legal obligations, statutory amendments, or regulatory requirements for Texas businesses. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: Immediate upon adoption (Procedural only).
SR51 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the 1st Special Session.
SR51 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on August 15, 2025.
The compliance urgency for SR51 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SR51 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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