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Texas House adopts resolution honoring the life and memory of Sarah Catherine Marsh

Original title: In memory of Sarah Catherine Marsh of Mountain Brook, Alabama.

Last action · September 2, 2025: Reported enrolledSponsor: Mano DeAyala

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What This Bill Does

The Texas House of Representatives unanimously adopted a memorial paying tribute to eight-year-old Sarah Catherine Marsh of Mountain Brook, Alabama, who passed away in the July 4, 2025, flooding in Kerr County.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative record and expresses condolences; no funding, service, or policy changes are stated.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Jill Waters Marsh and Patrick Marsh

Receive an official copy of the memorial resolution honoring their daughter.

Key Facts

  • The Texas House of Representatives unanimously adopted H.R. No. 119 by a rising vote on September 2, 2025.
  • The resolution honors Sarah Catherine Marsh, who passed away in the July 4, 2025, flooding in Kerr County.
  • An official copy of the resolution is to be prepared for the Marsh family, and the House adjourned in her memory.
  • The resolution lists surviving family members including her parents (Jill and Patrick Marsh), brother (John Marsh), and grandparents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of House Resolution 119?
The pays tribute to the life of eight-year-old Sarah Catherine Marsh and extends condolences to her family.
When was H.R. 119 adopted by the Texas House?
It was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on September 2, 2025.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

7 actions
  1. Sep 2, 2025House
    Reported enrolled
  2. Sep 2, 2025HouseFloor
    Adopted
  3. Sep 2, 2025House
    Laid before the House
  4. Sep 2, 2025House
    Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
  5. Sep 2, 2025House
    Rules suspended
  6. Aug 29, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
Show 1 earlier action
  1. Aug 28, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Filed

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Connected Entities

Logan Marsh, Sarah Catherine Marsh, Robin Waters and 21 more
PersonLogan Marsh“Relative of Sarah Catherine Marsh”Map →
PersonSarah Catherine Marsh“Subject of the memorial resolution”Map →
PersonRobin Waters“Relative of Sarah Catherine Marsh”Map →
PersonDavid Waters“Relative of Sarah Catherine Marsh”Map →
locationBirmingham, Alabama“City of extended family”Map →
PersonJenger Waters“Grandmother of Sarah Catherine Marsh”Map →
locationKerr County“Location of the July 4, 2025 flooding”Map →
locationMountain Brook, Alabama“Hometown of Sarah Catherine Marsh”Map →
PersonBrooke Waters“Relative of Sarah Catherine Marsh”Map →
PersonDebbie Marsh“Grandmother of Sarah Catherine Marsh”Map →
locationWaco“City of extended family”Map →
PersonPatrick Marsh“Father of Sarah Catherine Marsh”Map →
locationDallas“City of extended family”Map →
PersonJordan Marsh“Relative of Sarah Catherine Marsh”Map →
PersonBarclay Marsh“Grandfather of Sarah Catherine Marsh”Map →
locationArlington“City of extended family”Map →
PersonSteve Waters“Grandfather of Sarah Catherine Marsh”Map →
PersonFoster Waters“Relative of Sarah Catherine Marsh”Map →
PersonAllison Marsh“Relative of Sarah Catherine Marsh”Map →
PersonJill Waters Marsh“Mother of Sarah Catherine Marsh”Map →
PersonJohn Marsh“Brother of Sarah Catherine Marsh”Map →
OrganizationSamford University“Institution where Patrick Marsh teaches”Map →
PersonCameron Marsh“Relative of Sarah Catherine Marsh”Map →
PersonMano DeAyala“Speaker of the House”Map →

Sources

Open source document

capitol.texas.gov

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