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SR 66TEXASSession 892State Billsigned
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Texas Senate pays tribute to the life of William Bernard Collins Jr. of Gilmer

Original title: In memory of William Bernard "Bill" Collins Jr. of Gilmer.

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

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What This Bill Does

The Texas Senate adopts a resolution honoring the life and memory of William Bernard Collins Jr., a U.S. Navy veteran, longtime resident of Gilmer, and community leader who passed away on August 7, 2025, at the age of 93.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative record to honor an individual; no funding, tax, or service changes are stated.

Background
  • Senate resolutions of this type are routine formal measures used by the Texas Legislature to honor the lives and community contributions of notable deceased residents and veterans. context

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

Family of William Bernard Collins Jr.

Receives an official copy of the resolution recognizing the life and passing of William Bernard Collins Jr.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Senate Resolution 66?
Senate Resolution 66 pays tribute to the life of William Bernard Collins Jr. and extends sympathy to his surviving family members.
When was Senate Resolution 66 adopted?
It was adopted by the Texas Senate on September 4, 2025.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

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

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Sponsors

Bryan HughesSenate · District 1RepublicanAuthor

Connected Entities

Danielle Watson, Terry, Stephanie Baskin and 25 more
PersonDanielle Watson“Granddaughter of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
PersonTerry“Son of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
PersonStephanie Baskin“Granddaughter of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
PersonStephen“Grandson-in-law of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
PersonSelah“Great-grandchild of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
PersonWilliam Bernard Collins Jr.“Subject of the memorial resolution”Map →
PersonNiki“Great-grandchild of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
OrganizationCrown Cork & Seal Company“Former employer in Houston”Map →
OrganizationUnited States Navy“Branch of service where William Bernard Collins Jr. served”Map →
PersonDebra“Daughter of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
PersonHallie“Great-granddaughter of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
PersonBuck“Grandson-in-law of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
PersonLouise Pearl MacGregor Collins“Mother of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
PersonHarper“Great-granddaughter of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
PersonRobert“Sibling of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
PersonNathaniel“Sibling of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
PersonHope“Great-granddaughter of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
OrganizationBethesda Lodge No. 142“Lodge in Gilmer”Map →
PersonGlen“Sibling of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
PersonLena Mae Mayo“Wife of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
PersonLarry“Son-in-law of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
PersonDebra Lynn Collins Staggs“Daughter of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
PersonElijah“Great-grandson of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
OrganizationTexas Lions Camp“Camp board in Kerrville”Map →
PersonWilliam Bernard Collins Sr.“Father of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
OrganizationLions Clubs International“Community service organization”Map →
PersonNorma“Sibling of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →
PersonJames“Great-grandson of William Bernard Collins Jr.”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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