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House adopts ceremonial resolutions honoring Dimmit County, Frisco leadership, CPAs and UT Health Houston
Summary
At its Jan. 28, 2025 session, the Texas House suspended rules and unanimously adopted a series of ceremonial resolutions recognizing Dimmit County Day, Leadership Frisco, Texas CPAs Advocacy Day and UT Health Houston Legislative Day; the chamber also observed a memorial for former legislator Joe Bernal.
The Texas House on Jan. 28, 2025 suspended the rules and adopted a series of ceremonial resolutions recognizing county and institutional delegations visiting the Capitol and observing a memorial for former legislator Joe Bernal.
The measures were taken by voice vote with the chair stating there were no objections.
The resolutions and recognitions listed below each passed without recorded opposition. Members frequently moved to add all members' names to the measures; those motions were also approved with no objection.
HR 106 — Dimmit County Day Representative McLaughlin moved to suspend the rules and present House Resolution 106 recognizing Jan. 28, 2025 as Dimmit County Day at the State Capitol. McLaughlin introduced the Dimmit County delegation on the floor and said, "Dimmit County story is one of resilience, determination, and growth." The resolution was adopted after the chair announced no objections. Representative Darby then moved to add all members' names to the resolution; the chair heard no objection and ordered it so.
HR 118 — Leadership Frisco Day Representative Patterson moved to suspend the rules and take up HR 118 recognizing Leadership Frisco class 28. Patterson described Leadership Frisco as "an initiative by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce" and moved adoption. The chair announced no objection and the resolution was adopted; a subsequent motion to add all members' names was ordered without objection.
HR 110 — Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants Advocacy Day Representative Lalani moved to suspend the rules and present HR 110 recognizing Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants Advocacy Day. Lalani said the society "represents 28,000 members across 20 chapters" and that advocacy day draws "over 250 CPAs from across Texas." The resolution was adopted with no objection; a motion to add all members' names was ordered without objection.
HR 119 — UT Health Houston Legislative Day Representative Lalani moved to suspend the rules and present HR 119 recognizing Jan. 28, 2025 as UT Health Houston Legislative Day. Lalani described UT Health Houston as educating "over 5,000 students annually" and supported by "8,000 dedicated faculty and staff." The chair announced no objection and the resolution was adopted; Representative Reynolds moved to add all members' names and the chair ordered it so without objection. The resolution text cited research-expenditure figures for fiscal year 2023 but the transcript numbers were unclear; the exact dollar totals were not specified in the proceedings.
Memorial recognition for former legislator Joe Bernal Representative Martinez Fisher delivered a memorial recognition for Dr. Joe Bernal of San Antonio and asked for a moment of silence. Representative Moody moved that the remarks be reduced to writing and placed in the journal; the chair heard no objection and so ordered.
Votes at a glance - HR 106 (McLaughlin): Suspend rules and adopt HR 106 recognizing Jan. 28, 2025 as Dimmit County Day — adopted (voice; chair announced no objection). Motion to add all members' names moved by Representative Darby — ordered (no objection). - HR 118 (Patterson): Suspend rules and adopt HR 118 recognizing Leadership Frisco class 28 — adopted (voice; no objection). Motion to add all members' names moved by Representative Leach — ordered (no objection). - HR 110 (Lalani): Suspend rules and adopt HR 110 recognizing Texas Society of CPAs Advocacy Day — adopted (voice; no objection). - HR 119 (Lalani): Suspend rules and adopt HR 119 recognizing UT Health Houston Legislative Day — adopted (voice; no objection). Motion to add all members' names moved by Representative Reynolds — ordered (no objection). - Memorial remarks for Dr. Joe Bernal (Martinez Fisher): Remarks reduced to writing and placed in the journal on motion of Representative Moody — ordered (no objection).
The House adjourned pending receipt of messages and the signing of resolutions; the chair announced the House stood adjourned until 10 a.m. Wednesday.
