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HR 156TEXASSession 892State Billsigned
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Texas House adopts resolution paying tribute to the memory of John, Julia, Jack, and James Burgess

Original title: In memory of John, Julia, Jack, and James Burgess of Liberty.

Last action · September 3, 2025: Reported enrolledSponsor: Pat Curry

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What This Bill Does

The Texas House of Representatives unanimously adopted H.R. 156 on September 3, 2025, to pay tribute to the memory of John Louis Burgess IV, Julia Walsh Anderson Burgess, John Louis Burgess V, and James Littleton Burgess, who passed away during the Hill Country floods.

Why it matters

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Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Burgess Family

The family receives formal legislative recognition and condolences from the Texas House of Representatives.

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What is the purpose of H.R. No. 156?
The resolution pays tribute to the memory of John, Julia, Jack, and James Burgess and extends deepest sympathy to their surviving family members and the Liberty community.
When was the resolution adopted?
The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on September 3, 2025.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

7 actions
  1. Sep 3, 2025House
    Reported enrolled
  2. Sep 3, 2025HouseFloor
    Adopted
  3. Sep 3, 2025House
    Laid before the House
  4. Sep 3, 2025House
    Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
  5. Sep 3, 2025House
    Rules suspended
  6. Sep 2, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
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  1. Sep 2, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Filed

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Sponsors

Pat CurryHouse · District 56RepublicanAuthor

Connected Entities

Camp Allen, John Louis Burgess V, Episcopal Diocese of Texas and 19 more
OrganizationCamp Allen“Organization where John Burgess served on the board of directors”Map →
PersonJohn Louis Burgess V“Deceased individual honored in the resolution”Map →
OrganizationEpiscopal Diocese of Texas“Diocese associated with Camp Allen”Map →
PersonJames Littleton Burgess“Deceased individual honored in the resolution”Map →
OrganizationEdward Jones“Financial firm where John Burgess opened a branch office in Porter”Map →
OrganizationSt. Stephen's Episcopal Church“Church where Mr. and_Mrs. Burgess were active members”Map →
OrganizationYellowstone National Park Lodges“Former employer of John Burgess”Map →
locationWaco“Birthplace of John Burgess”Map →
OrganizationKerrville Junior Service Guild“Organization of which Julia Burgess was a member”Map →
OrganizationRotary Club of East Montgomery County“Organization where John Burgess volunteered as president-elect”Map →
OrganizationAngelo State University“Alma mater of Julia Burgess”Map →
locationLiberty“Community where the family resided”Map →
PersonJenna Lacy Burgess“Surviving daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burgess”Map →
locationRoswell“Birthplace of Julia Burgess”Map →
PersonPat Curry“Sponsor of HR 156”Map →
OrganizationLiberty High School“School where Julia Burgess coached the Prancers dance team”Map →
PersonJulia Walsh Anderson Burgess“Deceased individual honored in the resolution”Map →
OrganizationTexas Christian University“Alma mater of Julia Burgess”Map →
OrganizationZeta Tau Alpha“Sorority of Julia Burgess”Map →
OrganizationJunior League of Bell County“Organization of which Julia Burgess was a member”Map →
OrganizationTrivium Club of Liberty“Organization of which Julia Burgess was a member”Map →
PersonJohn Louis Burgess IV“Deceased individual honored in the resolution”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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