Texas 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) Status: Passed Senate

SR 61 — In memory of Jimmie Ruth Jaynes Ford of Jefferson.

Last action — Reported enrolled

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    Introduced
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced August 27, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

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Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

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High

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  • Passed Senate

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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By:AAHughes S.R.ANo.A61 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to a close with the passing of Jimmie Ruth Jaynes Ford of Jefferson on August 9, 2025, at the age of 91;
SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
61 In Memory of Jimmie Ford WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to a close with the passing of Jimmie Ruth Jaynes Ford of Jefferson on August 9, 2025, at the age of 91;
and WHEREAS, Professionally, Mrs.AFord distinguished herself during her tenure as the office manager for Johnson’ s Tire;
and WHEREAS, Professionally, Mrs.AFord distinguished herself during her tenure as the office manager for Johnson s Tire;
highly civically engaged, she served as executive director of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, and she belonged to VFW Post No.
highly civically engaged, she served as executive director of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, and she belonged to VFW Post No.A10373 in Jefferson for a quarter century, presiding over both the local chapter and the district;
A10373 in Jefferson for a quarter century, presiding over both the local chapter and the district;
and WHEREAS, Mrs.
and WHEREAS, Mrs.AFord was blessed with the love and support of her husband, Edward Sherman Ford, who preceded her in death in 1989;
AFord was blessed with the love and support of her husband, Edward Sherman Ford, who preceded her in death in 1989;
above all else, she was a devoted mother to her daughter, Betty, and she delighted in becoming "Nana" to her S.R.
above all else, she was a devoted mother to her daughter, Betty, and 89S20801 CW-D 1 S.R.ANo.A61 she delighted in becoming "Nana" to her grandson;
ANo.A61 grandson;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Jimmie Ruth Jaynes Ford and extend deepest condolences to the members of her family:
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 Jimmie Ruth Jaynes Ford and extend deepest condolences to the members of her family:
and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jimmie Ford.
and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jimmie Ford.
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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Action History

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  3. Read & adopted

  4. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (183)

183 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Who sponsors SR 61?
SR 61 is sponsored by Bryan Hughes.
What is the current status of SR 61?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced August 27, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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