Texas House adopts resolutions marking National Public Health Week and Jack and Jill of America Day

The Texas House on April 7, 2025, adopted two ceremonial resolutions recognizing public‑interest observances at the Capitol. Members unanimously adopted HR 775, honoring National Public Health Week and the University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio, and HR 792, recognizing April 7, 2025, as Jack and Jill of America Day at the state Capitol.

Representative Campos explained HR 775, noting the new University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio as a collaboration between UT Health Science Center at San Antonio and the University of Texas at San Antonio and saying the school “is a bold investment in the future of public health.” The resolution, taken up following suspension of the rules, was adopted after the chair stated there was no objection.

Representative Reynolds moved adoption of HR 792 to recognize members of Jack and Jill of America visiting the Capitol. Speakers on the floor praised the organization’s civic and educational work, noting chapters and membership numbers referenced in the resolution. Representative Bowers, Representative Jones and Representative Gervin‑Hawkins each addressed the chamber to welcome Jack and Jill members and thank parents and volunteers for their community work.

Both resolutions were adopted by voice vote after the chair indicated no objections. The transcript shows the House proceeded with additional routine business, including a motion to permit committees to meet while the House was in session and the clerk’s read‑out of numerous bills placed on first reading and referred to committees; the clerk’s reading is recorded in the transcript as a procedural list of bills and referrals.