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Texas Senate adopts memorial resolution honoring Shirley Story of Sulphur Springs

Original title: In memory of Shirley Story of Sulphur Springs.

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

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What This Bill Does

The Texas Senate formally pays tribute to the memory of Shirley Story of Sulphur Springs, who passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 84.

Why it matters

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

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Family of Shirley Story

Receives an official copy of the resolution and formal expression of sympathy from the Texas Senate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Senate Resolution 19?
19 honors the memory of Shirley Story of Sulphur Springs and extends sympathy to her 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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Connected Entities

Alejandra Guerrero, Billy, Earl and 16 more
PersonAlejandra Guerrero“Daughter-in-law of Shirley Story”Map →
PersonBilly“Sibling of Shirley Story”Map →
PersonEarl“Sibling of Shirley Story”Map →
locationHopkins County“Birthplace of Shirley Story”Map →
PersonAmanda Story“Daughter-in-law of Shirley Story”Map →
OrganizationTexas Senate“Adopting body for the resolution”Map →
locationSulphur Springs“Residence of Shirley Story”Map →
PersonTressie Mae“Sibling of Shirley Story”Map →
PersonFrank James Williams“Father of Shirley Story”Map →
OrganizationGrocery Supply Company“Former employer of Shirley Story”Map →
PersonMichael Whaley“Son-in-law of Shirley Story”Map →
PersonShirley Story“Subject of the memorial resolution”Map →
PersonFrankie“Sibling of Shirley Story”Map →
PersonRobert“Sibling of Shirley Story”Map →
PersonBilly Howard“Son of Shirley Story”Map →
PersonTeresa Whaley“Daughter of Shirley Story”Map →
PersonMichael Story“Son of Shirley Story”Map →
PersonRuth Thedford“Daughter of Shirley Story”Map →
PersonTressie Williams“Mother of Shirley Story”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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