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SR 6TEXASSession 892State Billsigned
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Texas Senate honors the life and legacy of Chancellor Emeritus Lamar Gene Urbanovsky

Original title: In memory of Lamar Gene Urbanovsky.

Last action · September 4, 2025: Reported enrolledSponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

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What This Bill Does

The Texas Senate adopts SR 6 to pay tribute to the life of Lamar Gene Urbanovsky, former chancellor of the Texas State University System, who passed away on July 24, 2025, at the age of 78.

Why it matters

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

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Urbanovsky family

Receives the official resolution of condolence and tribute from the Texas Senate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Lamar Gene Urbanovsky?
He was the former chancellor of the Texas State University System who served from 1989 until his retirement in 2005 and passed away on July 24, 2025.
What is the purpose of Senate Resolution 6?
The resolution pays tribute to the life of Lamar Gene Urbanovsky and extends condolences to his family.

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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 19, 2025Senate
    Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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Sponsors

Lois KolkhorstSenate · District 18RepublicanAuthor

Connected Entities

Lamar Gene Urbanovsky, Texas A&M University, Morocco and 8 more
PersonLamar Gene Urbanovsky“Chancellor Emeritus honored by the resolution”Map →
OrganizationTexas A&M University“Alma mater and early career institution”Map →
locationMorocco“Location of American-style university consulting project”Map →
OrganizationTexas Senate“Legislative body adopting the resolution”Map →
OrganizationTexas State University System“University system led by Urbanovsky as chancellor”Map →
OrganizationCzech Educational Foundation of Texas“Board of directors organization”Map →
OrganizationLamar University System“University system integrated during Urbanovsky's tenure”Map →
OrganizationSPJST lodge 39“Lodge in Bryan where Urbanovsky was a lifetime member”Map →
PersonDarlene Fillip“Spouse of Lamar Gene Urbanovsky”Map →
locationBryan“Birthplace and family farm location”Map →
PersonLynette“Daughter of Lamar Gene Urbanovsky”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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