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HR 21TEXASSession 892State Billsigned
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Texas House adopts resolution honoring the life and memory of Kenneth Allen Griffin of Katy

Original title: In memory of Kenneth Allen Griffin of Katy.

Last action · August 28, 2025: Reported enrolledSponsor: Cecil Bell

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What This Bill Does

The Texas House of Representatives pays tribute to the life of Kenneth Allen Griffin of Katy, who passed away on June 22, 2025, at the age of 82, and adjourns in his memory.

Why it matters

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

Background
  • Kenneth Allen Griffin was a resident of Katy, Texas, who worked at NASA during the Apollo program and later ran a public relations firm. context

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Family of Kenneth Allen Griffin

Receives official recognition and expressions of sympathy from the Texas House of Representatives.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is honored by H.R. No. 21?
The resolution honors Kenneth Allen Griffin of Katy, who passed away on June 22, 2025.
What action did the Texas House take regarding this resolution?
The House of Representatives unanimously adopted H.R. No. 21 on August 27, 2025, and adjourned in his memory.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

7 actions
  1. Aug 28, 2025House
    Reported enrolled
  2. Aug 27, 2025HouseFloor
    Adopted
  3. Aug 27, 2025House
    Laid before the House
  4. Aug 27, 2025House
    Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
  5. Aug 26, 2025House
    Rules suspended
  6. Aug 25, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
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  1. Aug 15, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Filed

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Sponsors

Cecil BellHouse · District 3RepublicanAuthor

Connected Entities

NASA, Lynda Lindinger Griffin, Second Baptist Church-Woodway Campus and 26 more
OrganizationNASA“Employer of Kenneth Griffin during the Apollo program”Map →
PersonLynda Lindinger Griffin“Late wife of Kenneth Allen Griffin”Map →
OrganizationSecond Baptist Church-Woodway Campus“Church where Kenneth Griffin was a member and deacon”Map →
OrganizationHouse of Representatives“Legislative body adopting the resolution”Map →
PersonJennifer“Wife of Travis Miller Griffin Sr.”Map →
OrganizationStuttgart American High School“High school attended by Kenneth Griffin”Map →
PersonWalter Ethridge Dick Griffin“Father of Kenneth Allen Griffin”Map →
PersonKenneth Allen Griffin“Subject of the memorial resolution”Map →
PersonTravis Miller Griffin Jr.“Grandson of Kenneth Allen Griffin”Map →
OrganizationGriffin and Associates“Firm established by Kenneth Griffin”Map →
PersonRosalind Lea Griffin“Daughter of Kenneth Allen Griffin”Map →
locationTexas“Location explored by Kenneth Griffin”Map →
PersonAlena Claire Griffin“Granddaughter of Kenneth Allen Griffin”Map →
PersonRichard“Sibling of Kenneth Allen Griffin”Map →
locationKaty“Residence of Kenneth Allen Griffin”Map →
PersonJanis“Sibling of Kenneth Allen Griffin”Map →
PersonAthen Allene Miller Griffin“Mother of Kenneth Allen Griffin”Map →
PersonTravis Miller Griffin Sr.“Son of Kenneth Allen Griffin”Map →
locationAbilene“Birthplace of Kenneth Allen Griffin”Map →
OrganizationHardin-Simmons University“University attended by Kenneth Griffin”Map →
PersonSharla“Sibling of Kenneth Allen Griffin”Map →
PersonMcKenzie Kay Griffin“Granddaughter of Kenneth Allen Griffin”Map →
PersonBell of Montgomery“Resolution sponsor”Map →
PersonMary Blackmon Griffin“Former wife of Kenneth Allen Griffin”Map →
locationGermany“Where Kenneth Griffin attended high school”Map →
PersonMadison Rebecca Griffin“Granddaughter of Kenneth Allen Griffin”Map →
OrganizationNational Speleological Society“Organization of which Kenneth Griffin was a member”Map →
locationMexico“Location explored by Kenneth Griffin”Map →
OrganizationUniversity of Houston“University attended by Kenneth Griffin”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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