1st Special Session
Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
None. This resolution does not trigger "compliance with law" clauses, nor does it require updates to Master Service Agreements (MSAs) or vendor contracts.
None. No changes to HR policy, employee handbooks, or certification requirements are necessary.
None. There are no new filing obligations or retention schedules.
None. No fiscal impact on business operations.
None. The text is self-contained and honorary. There is no regulatory gray zone or deferral to agency discretion.
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| WHEREAS, Tommy Aldridge, former head coach of the Longview | ||
| High School girls' basketball team, has been inducted into the | ||
| Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the Class | ||
| of 2025; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In 1978, Coach Aldridge founded the Longview | ||
| girls' basketball program; over the course of his exceptional | ||
| tenure at the helm of the team, he racked up more than 900 | ||
| victories while directing the Lady Lobos to 25 district | ||
| championships, 16 regional appearances, and three trips to the | ||
| state tournament; the high point of his career came in 1984, when | ||
| he led Longview to a state title, capping a perfect 39-0 season; | ||
| the Lady Lobos only missed the playoffs twice during his 32-year | ||
| stay, and he won 30 games or more in 19 of his campaigns at | ||
| Longview; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Coach Aldridge also enjoyed great success as head | ||
| coach at his high school alma mater, Union Grove, where he went | ||
| 59-33 over three years; remarkably, he achieved a winning record | ||
| in each of his 35 total seasons as a head coach, compiling an | ||
| outstanding overall mark of 967-213; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Through his dedicated efforts, Tommy Aldridge has | ||
| furthered the proud tradition of athletic excellence that has | ||
| long been a hallmark of the Lone Star State, and he is indeed | ||
| deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th | ||
| Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Tommy | ||
| Aldridge on his induction into the Texas High School Basketball | ||
| Hall of Fame and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; | ||
| and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be | ||
| prepared for Coach Aldridge as an expression of high regard from | ||
| the Texas Senate. | ||
| Hughes | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on August 15, 2025. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
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Common questions about SR59
Senate Resolution 59 (SR59) is a ceremonial legislative instrument honoring Coach Tommy Aldridge. It creates no new statutory obligations, regulatory mandates, or compliance requirements for the private sector. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: Immediate upon adoption (Ceremonial).
SR59 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the 1st Special Session.
SR59 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on August 15, 2025.
The compliance urgency for SR59 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SR59 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SR59 addresses topics including resolutions, resolutions--congratulatory & honorary and aldridge, tommy.
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