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SR 69TEXASSession 892State Billsigned

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Texas Senate congratulates Gary Pat and Barbara Hays on their 70th wedding anniversary

Original title: Recognizing Gary Pat and Barbara Hays on the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary.

Last action · September 4, 2025: Reported enrolledSponsor: Bryan Hughes

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What This Bill Does

The Texas Senate officially congratulates Gary Pat and Barbara Hays on celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on September 3, 2025.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition record; no public funding, programs, or legal requirements are established by this .

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Gary Pat Hays and Barbara Hays

They are the subjects of the legislative congratulatory resolution and will receive an official copy of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Senate Resolution 69?

Senate 69 formally congratulates Gary Pat and Barbara Hays on their 70th wedding anniversary.

Does this resolution appropriate funds or change state laws?

No. As a commemorative , it does not allocate any funds or alter state laws or policies.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

4 actions

Sep 4, 2025Senate
Reported enrolled
Sep 4, 2025Senate
Vote recorded in Journal
Sep 4, 2025Senate
Read & adopted
Aug 27, 2025Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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Connected Entities

Simms-Moore Lumber, Gary Pat Hays, Recognition Equipment, Inc. and 12 more

OrganizationSimms-Moore Lumber“Former employer of Barbara Hays.”Map →

PersonGary Pat Hays“Subject of the congratulatory resolution celebrating 70 years of marriage.”Map →

OrganizationRecognition Equipment, Inc.“Former employer where Gary Pat Hays held leadership positions.”Map →

OrganizationDairy Queen“Former employer of Barbara Hays.”Map →

locationCarrollton“City where Mr. and Mrs. Hays were married in 1955.”Map →

PersonBarbara Hays“Subject of the congratulatory resolution celebrating 70 years of marriage.”Map →

OrganizationTexas Instruments“Former employer of Gary Pat Hays.”Map →

OrganizationChicken Salad Chick“Recent employer of Barbara Hays.”Map →

locationDallas“Area where the couple spent many years before relocating.”Map →

OrganizationClassic Toyota“Employer from which Gary Pat Hays retired.”Map →

locationTyler“City where the couple relocated.”Map →

OrganizationBurger King“Former employer of Barbara Hays.”Map →

OrganizationRe/Max Real Estate Group“Former employer of Barbara Hays.”Map →

PersonBryan Hughes“Legislative sponsor of Senate Resolution 69.”Map →

OrganizationDecibel Products“Former employer where Gary Pat Hays held leadership positions.”Map →

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capitol.texas.gov

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