SR 17 — In memory of Matthew Thomas Young of Lindale.
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This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced August 19, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
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The updated version of Senate Resolution 17 includes a tribute to Matthew Young by incorporating additional details about his personal life and career. Notably, it expands on his educational background, professional achievements, and family life, making the resolution more comprehensive and personal. These changes matter because they provide a fuller picture of Mr. Young's contributions to his community and the impact he had on those around him, honoring his memory in a meaningful way.
By:AAHughesSENATE S.R.ANo.A17RESOLUTION RNO. E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Matthew Thomas Young of Lindale, who passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 49;
17 In Memory of Matthew Young WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Matthew Thomas Young of Lindale, who passed away on JanuaryA5,A2025, at the age of 49;
he went on to receive a bachelor ’s’ s degree in kinesiology from The University of Texas at Austin;
and WHEREAS, In 2001, Mr.Mr.AYoung married the former Jamie McGraw;
AYoung married the former Jamie McGraw;
a man of faith, Mr.Mr.AYoung was a devoted congregant of First United Methodist Church in Mt.
AYoung was a devoted congregant of First United Methodist Church in Mt.
and 89S20480S.R. EME-D 1 S.R.ANo.A17 WHEREAS, While Matt Young will be deeply missed, his contributions as an educator, a family man, and a valued member of his community will long be treasured by all those who had the good fortune to know him;
now,ANo.A17 therefore,WHEREAS, beWhile itMatt RESOLVED,Young Thatwill thebe Senatedeeply ofmissed, thehis 89thcontributions Texasas Legislature,an 2ndeducator, Calleda Session,family herebyman, payand tributea tovalued themember life of Matthewhis Thomascommunity Youngwill andlong extendbe sinceretreasured sympathyby toall those who had the membersgood offortune histo family:know him;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Matthew Thomas Young and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:
and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolutionResolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Matt Young.
Hughes ________________________________ AAAAAPresident of the Senate AAAAAI hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on September 4, 2025, by a rising vote.
________________________________ AAAAASecretary of the Senate ________________________________ AAAAAAMember, Texas Senate 2
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Sponsors
- Bryan Hughes · Primary
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- Who sponsors SR 17?
- SR 17 is sponsored by Bryan Hughes.
- What is the current status of SR 17?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced August 19, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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