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SR 18TEXASSession 892State Billsigned
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Texas Senate pays tribute to the life of Harry James Sims of Sulphur Springs

Original title: In memory of Harry James Sims of Sulphur Springs.

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

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What This Bill Does

The Texas Senate adopts a honoring the life and memory of Harry James Sims of Sulphur Springs, who passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 73.

Why it matters

Changes only official legislative recognition; no funding, policy, or service changes are stated.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Family and friends of Harry James Sims

They receive official condolences and an engraved copy of the legislative resolution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Senate Resolution 18 do?
It formally honors the life of Harry James Sims and expresses condolences to his family, and adjourns the Texas Senate in his memory.
When was the resolution adopted?
It was adopted by the Senate on September 4, 2025.

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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

Bryan HughesSenate · District 1RepublicanAuthor

Connected Entities

Dallas Cowboys, Kaci Hankins, Danny and 16 more
OrganizationDallas Cowboys“Favorite sports team of Harry Sims”Map →
PersonKaci Hankins“Daughter of Harry Sims”Map →
PersonDanny“Brother of Harry Sims”Map →
locationSulphur Springs“Residence of Harry James Sims”Map →
PersonLinda Hall“Sister of Harry Sims”Map →
OrganizationKeller's Creamery“Employer where Harry Sims worked for 33 years”Map →
PersonShirley Pryor“Sister of Harry Sims”Map →
PersonSherri Hankins“Wife of Harry Sims”Map →
PersonHarry James Sims“Subject of the memorial resolution”Map →
PersonMonique Roland Lewis“Daughter of Harry Sims”Map →
PersonStaci Hill“Daughter of Harry Sims”Map →
PersonOmergene Sims“Mother of Harry Sims”Map →
PersonBarbara Cobb“Sister of Harry Sims”Map →
PersonLakendra 'Chere' Smith“Daughter of Harry Sims”Map →
PersonChudney Beard“Son of Harry Sims”Map →
PersonLance Hankins“Son of Harry Sims”Map →
PersonBryan Hughes“President of the Senate”Map →
PersonDerrik Harris“Son of Harry Sims”Map →
PersonWilliam Ivery“Father of Harry Sims”Map →

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capitol.texas.gov

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