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• in honor of in this hallowed chamber in honor of that<00:19:08.400><c> hero</c><00:19:09.280><c> so<
• He served honorably, even in combat.
• Stu Carter memorial ride held in his honor.
• Stu Carter memorial ride held in his honor.
• </c> honor all the lives that we lost in honor all the lives that we lost in these<01:10:17.520><c> fires

Bills: HB4593 , HR780 , HR977 , HR979 , HR978

Keywords: showerhead, regulation, energy policy, consumer protection, overregulation, gridlock, policy priorities, House resolution, legislative process, procedural motion, committee, House of Representatives, Mr. Knott, ethics, membership, Doug LaMalfa, memorial resolution, condolence, death of a member, adjournment in honor

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• And it is an incredible honor for me to hopefully pass legislation in this body celebrating those communities
• And it is an incredible honor for me to hopefully pass legislation in this body celebrating those communities
• </c> in 1967. in 1967.
• ><c> in</c> interest in America's leadership in in interest in America's leadership in in the<03:17:29.120
• , to please rise for a moment of silence in remembrance of the late Honorable David Scott of Georgia.

Bills: HR1206 , HB6387 , HB4690 , HR1182 , HR1189

Keywords: David Scott, Representative David Scott, Georgia, House resolution, memorial resolution, condolence resolution, death of a member, adjournment in honor, Congressional tribute, House of Representatives, ceremonial resolution, obituary resolution, Clean Air Act, wildfire risk, air quality monitoring, exceptional events, regulations, environmental policy, energy efficiency, federal buildings

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• Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of Tim Penny, a friend and a leader in southern Minnesota,
• Speaker, I rise today in honor of Mr.
• Speaker, we honor the Red Cross in its enduring mission today and every day. Thank you, Mr.
• Speaker, we honor the Red Cross in its enduring mission today and every day. Thank you, Mr.
• Speaker, we honor the Red Cross in its enduring mission today and every day. Thank you, Mr.

Bills: HB1969 , HB1701 , HR1 , HR435 , SJR31 , HR436

Keywords: veterans, VA, Department of Veterans Affairs, suicide prevention, mental health, emergent suicide care, Columbia Protocol, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, title 38, adaptive prostheses, prosthetic devices, recreational activities, sports prosthetics, pension payments, veterans benefits, Veterans Affairs Committee, suicide screening, crisis care

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• The Speaker pro tempore: The question is on the motion to adjourn. So many as are in favor say aye.
• Speaker, I ask all of us to join in a moment of silence in honor of Gerry Connolly. DONE.
• SPEAKER, I ASK ALL OF US TO JOIN IN A MOMENT OF SILENCE IN In honor of Gerry Connolly. Mr.
• We have an honor to keep here. How about the soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq?
• WE HAVE AN HONOR TO KEEP HERE. HOW ABOUT THE SOLDIERS IN AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ.

Bills: HB1969 , HB1701 , HR1 , HR435 , SJR31 , HR436

Keywords: veterans, VA, Department of Veterans Affairs, suicide prevention, mental health, emergent suicide care, Columbia Protocol, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, title 38, adaptive prostheses, prosthetic devices, recreational activities, sports prosthetics, pension payments, veterans benefits, Veterans Affairs Committee, suicide screening, crisis care

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• to be celebrating our I'm honored to be celebrating our community<02:12:55.639><c> in</c><02:12:55.760
• Speaker, I am honored to rise in support of my bill, H.R. 359, the Cost Share Accountability Act.
• Speaker, I am honored to rise in support of my bill, H.R. 359, the Cost Share Accountability Act, and
• Speaker, it is a real honor and a delight to be speaking on behalf of and in support of the Mathematical
• Further mark of respect in memory of the late Honorable Raúl Grijalva. e e e e e e e e e [No audible

Bills: HR240 , HR198 , HR1326 , HR359 , HB1534 , HR1368 , HR1350 , HR1325 , HR1318 , HR730

Keywords: resolution, death of a representative, honor, adjournment, Raul Grijalva, Raúl M. Grijalva, Arizona, House resolution, memorial resolution, condolence resolution, death of a member, adjournment in memory, tribute, obituary, congressional memorial, House of Representatives, committee funding, budget allocation, government expenditures, Congress

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• In total, Mr.
• But I have all faith in this body to recognize that we are in these challenging budget times.
• And we did more things in water in a supplemental budget than we're used to.
• It might be a tide gate in the Skagit. Could be saving water in Kennewick or Rosalia.
• The Senate will be in order. The Senate will be in order.

Bills: SCR8410 , SCR8410

Keywords: returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution

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• in the State Senate.
• in economic development. we are blessed. and in economic development.
• in the next biennium for the first time in at least a decade.
• Whether your senator is short in the largest district in Washington or Senator Peterson in the smallest
• in our district.

Bills: SCR8410 , SCR8410

Keywords: returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution

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• In order, the Secretary will call the roll.
• John's San Juan Episcopal Church here in Olympia. Church here in Olympia. Let us pray.
• our nation and in our world.
• The Senate will be in order.
• The Senate is in order.

Bills: SCR8410 , SCR8410

Keywords: returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution

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• In order, the Secretary will call the roll.
• John's San Juan Episcopal Church here in Olympia. Church here in Olympia. Let us pray.
• our nation and in our world.
• The Senate will be in order.
• He was working in good faith. We passed an amendment in committee to address that.

Bills: SCR8410

Keywords: returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, colors, pledge, and prayer, then approved the previous day’s journal and received gubernatorial appointments and House messages. It also introduced Senate Bill 6362 and referred it to the Law and Justice Committee. After caucus, the President signed a number of bills in open session. The chamber then took up several House-amended measures. Substitute Senate Bill 6225, a transportation bonding bill, was concurred in and passed 49-0 after remarks that it was needed to support the six-year transportation budget and historic maintenance investments. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6354, allowing direct sales by electric vehicle manufacturers such as Rivian and Lucid, was also concurred in and passed 47-2 after supporters said the House changes lowered consumer fees while preserving the fiscal effect. Engrossed Senate Bill 6228, dealing with tax preferences and pharmacy-related provisions, passed 26-23 after concurrence; Engrossed Senate Bill 6347, concerning estate tax changes, passed 39-10 after concurrence; Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6260, which included changes to transitional kindergarten, National Board bonuses, alternative learning experience, Running Start, and electric bus depreciation, passed 26-23; and Substitute Senate Bill 6355, involving transmission authority governance, transparency, and eminent domain-related sideboards, passed 32-17. The Senate also resolved several House/Senate differences by receding or amending bills. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1408, funding the Seattle Community Development Authority, passed 49-0 after the Senate receded from its amendments. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1295, on literacy-related teacher standards and technical assistance, was returned to second reading, amended with a striking amendment, and then passed 48-1. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2215, concerning Climate Commitment Act compliance obligations for fuel supply, was similarly amended with a negotiated striking amendment to protect good-faith operators and then passed 49-0. The Senate then signed additional bills in open session and recessed for lunch and caucus.

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• I rise in the honor of 8704.
• I'd just like to stand in honor of this resolution today.
• Well, I also rise in support of Senate Resolution 8702 honoring Senator Warnick.
• But in all honesty, you know, Senator Warnick has been such an honor to work with.
• It has been an absolute honor to serve in the Legislature. It's been almost 20 years.

Bills: SCR8410

Keywords: returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution

Summary: The Senate took up several bills on final passage, beginning with Substitute House Bill 2689 on the Working Connections Child Care program. The chamber adopted a Ways and Means striking amendment, then passed the bill 33-16. Supporters said it would change provider payment to attendance-based reimbursement, require subsidy rates to reach at least the 75th percentile of market rates, update use of market rate surveys, and remove previously scheduled income-eligibility expansions. Opponents argued it would not treat all child care providers equally and could create unfair workarounds. The bill was immediately transmitted to the House. The Senate then passed Engrossed House Bill 2487, which clarifies how insurance companies and their affiliates are taxed, and Substitute House Bill 2089, which narrows a tax preference for certain financial institutions and dedicates the revenue to the Wildfire Mitigation Fund. HB 2487 drew criticism for applying the tax retroactively to 2019 despite prior court rulings, while HB 2089 was opposed on affordability grounds because it affects mortgage-related taxation. The chamber also passed Engrossed House Bill 2681, raising annual license fees for cannabis producers, processors, and retailers; opponents said the increase reflected broader budget pressures. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to Senate Resolution 8704 honoring Senator Rebecca Saldaña. Numerous senators from both parties praised her work on labor, environmental justice, child welfare, immigrant and worker rights, and her habit of centering marginalized communities and checking on colleagues personally. Saldaña responded with remarks about organizing, democracy, and the importance of collective action, saying she was grateful for the chamber and looking forward to the next chapter. The Senate adopted the resolution unanimously, and members agreed to add all senators’ names as co-sponsors. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 8702 honoring Senator Judy Warnick, with speakers from both parties highlighting her long service, agricultural background, calm leadership, bipartisan approach, and work on rural economic development, children and families, and capital projects. Warnick thanked colleagues and said she looked forward to spending more time with her family, farm, and horses. The meeting also included routine motions to move between orders of business and a message from the House concurring in Senate amendments to several bills.

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• Denise Gideon served in the United States Army Reserve from 1987 to 1991, and she earned an honorable
• We're honoring that today. A 34-year career. We're honoring that today in this tough time.
• I, too, stand in support of Senate Resolution 8703 honoring Senator Steve Conway.
• President, in a time in our world right now where words are used to hurt other people in our media, in
• And now the President is incredibly pleased and honored to welcome to the Senate in the South Gallery

Bills: SCR8410

Keywords: returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior day’s journal, suspended rules to allow committee work and additional floor resolutions, and referred committee and gubernatorial appointment reports as designated. It then took up several gubernatorial appointments in third reading. Megan Matthews was confirmed as director of the Washington State Office of Equity by a 45-2 vote, and Robert A. Zupon, Denise E. Gideon, Andrea Buchanan, Michelle R. Smith, and Edison A. Valerio were each confirmed to various community and technical college boards of trustees by large bipartisan margins. The chamber then considered Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2711, a transportation revenue and policy measure. After rejecting the Transportation Committee’s original striking amendment and adopting a narrower floor striking amendment, senators debated the bill’s changes, including repeal of the luxury aircraft tax and replacement with higher aircraft fuel taxes, registration fees, and an annual excise tax, along with technical corrections and safety-related transportation provisions. Supporters said the bill was a workable compromise that would sustain transportation funding and support future aviation investments; opponents argued it would raise costs on small aircraft owners and general aviation. The bill passed final passage 33-15. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 8703 honoring Senator Steve Conway for his 34 years of legislative service. Multiple senators spoke in praise of his leadership on labor, pensions, veterans, and district advocacy, as well as his institutional knowledge, mentorship, and personal integrity. Senator Conway then offered a personal statement thanking colleagues, staff, family, and constituents, and saying he would continue advocating for working people after leaving the Legislature. The Senate then recessed for lunch and caucus.

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• </c><02:10:28.719><c> her</c> Center in her Center in her Honor<02:10:30.520><c> on</c><02:10:30.719>
• I'm honored to call it my home, and I'm honored to be a representative in Washington. Mr.
• </c><07:12:32.040><c> an</c><07:12:32.200><c> honorable</c> gold key to silver keys in an honorable gold
• key to silver keys in an honorable mention<07:12:32.878><c> in</c><07:12:33.000><c> the</c><07:12:33.120
• I move that we adjourn. The question is on the motion to adjourn. Those in favor say aye.

Bills: HR44 , HR43 , HR42 , HR33 , HR144 , HR164

Keywords: committee appointments, House of Representatives, agriculture committee, foreign affairs committee, natural resources committee, science and technology committee, member elections, legislative process, inauguration, Congress, House attendance, ceremony, legislative session, inaugural ceremony, President, Vice President, adjournment, committees, membership, election

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• ADFW in Arlington, sponsored by the Honorable David Cook of Tarrant County. Thank you.
• It is an honor to be here and stand in front of the 150 members of the great State of Texas legislative
• The Chair recognizes the Honorable Don McLaughlin of Uvalde County to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance
• They just told me I'm doing recognition, and this is a recognition honoring a gentleman who in Houston
• I am excited to join members of my community in honoring Ms. McDermott's contributions.

Bills: HJR99 , HB1399 , HB1400 , HB 1094 , HB365 , HB 1109 , HB647 , HCR35 , SB14 , HB 12 , HB1522 , HB422 , HB675 , HB204 , HB748 , HB912 , HJR99 , HB1399 , HB1400 , HB 1094 , HB365 , HB 1109 , HB647 , HCR35 , HCR123 , HCR124 , HR57 , HR87 , HR111 , HR228 , HR230 , HR322 , HR624 , HR625 , HR626 , HR627 , HR628 , HR630 , HR631 , HR634 , HR635 , HR636 , HR637 , HR638 , HR639 , HR640 , HR645 , HR646 , HR648 , HR649 , HR651 , HR652 , HR653 , HR654 , HR664 , HR665 , HR668 , HR675 , HR676 , HR678 , HR679 , HR680 , HR683 , HR686 , HR688 , HR689 , HR694 , HR695 , HR697 , HR698 , HR699 , HR472 , HR622 , HR632 , HR633 , HR643 , HR655 , HR657 , HR660 , HR661 , HR662 , HR663 , HR667 , HR670 , HR674 , HR681 , HR682 , HR696

Keywords: animal feed, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, retail, constitutional amendment, retail sale, tangible personal property, Texas tax code, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption, regulation, deceased transportation, HB 365

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• Speaker, I rise today to honor the Presbyterian Village in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, which is celebrating
• I rise today in honor of Groundhog Day, a special tradition spearheaded in my district and celebrated
• This serves as the principal tribute of remembrance and honor To the nearly 3,000 people killed in the
• Their absence leaves a void in America that cannot be filled easily, not just in the sport but in the
• The Speaker pro tempore: The question is on the motion to adjourn. Those in favor, say aye.

Bills: HR776 , HR43 , HR226 , HR42 , HR835

Keywords: Coptic Christians, human rights, Egypt, religious freedom, US-Egypt relations, minority rights, violence prevention, inauguration, Congress, House attendance, ceremony, legislative session, inaugural ceremony, House of Representatives, President, Vice President, adjournment, aviation, transportation, centennial

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• Basically just asks the veterans of a secret war in Laos to be included in the bill. >> Chairman Bliss
• Virginia has military status in the Virginia Human Rights Act, and Washington has honorably discharged
• </c> in the National Guard during that time. in the National Guard during that time.
• </c> All in favor say I. All in favor say I.
• </c> resources in a tight fiscal environment. resources in a tight fiscal environment.

Bills: HF3540 , HF3522 , HF3544

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Keywords: veterans rights, employment discrimination, human rights, Minnesota laws, protected classes, veterans, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs, Secret War in Laos, SGU veteran, Hmong veterans, Laotian veterans, honor guard, military funeral honors, state veterans cemetery, burial eligibility, veterans home, temporary closure, state active service, National Guard

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• So to that, and having the Dorchester District Court be named in his honor would be a tremendous honor
• Long before I had the honor of serving in this body, Judge Harris was actually one of the people who
• I was able to listen in on my drive over and just wanted to thank everyone for wanting to honor Dr.
• My name is Jermaine Kidd, and I’m honored today to speak in support of H. 5116 and in support of Judge
• The renaming of Dorchester Court in honor of Judge Leslie Harris.

Bills: H4783 , H4826 , H4876 , H5111 , H5116 , H5244 , S2975 , S2976

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Keywords: homelessness, homeless, unsheltered, unhoused, shelter rights, anti-camping, anti-loitering, public space, public land, encampment, sleeping in public, life-sustaining activities, right to rest, right to sleep, vehicle dwelling, RV living, tiny home, civil rights, municipal liability, affirmative defense

Bills: HB7613 , HR1011 , HB5831 , HB6247 , HB6995 , HB6808 , HB6317 , HB6020 , HB5773 , HB5058 , HB4707 , HB4635 , HB3393 , HB1706 , HB1431 , HB6310

Keywords: aviation safety, collision prevention technology, helicopter routes, air traffic control, Department of Defense, college football, postseason, competitive balance, NCAA, financial sustainability, athletic opportunity, Coach Mike Leach, bowl games, post office, military honor, Waupaca, postal service, naming, Veteran, commemoration

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• We are going to reduce all of your remarks to the journal in writing, all of it, so we can have it in
• We also include in Rangers, in this Ranger tag, veterans, we include reserve components, and we include
• I was in the Army on active duty for three years. And then I was in reserves for about eight years.
• There were no Ranger units when I was in the Army.
• Ranger units came about in 1974, 75, because there weren't a lot of members.

Bills: HB 1023 , HB2537 , HB3302 , HB3324 , HB3644 , HB3722 , HB3815 , HB4053 , HB4789

Committee: House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: specialty license plates, military honor, Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal, Texas Superior Service Medal, Texas Outstanding Service Medal, Texas Medal of Merit, military honors, Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal, veterans, Texas Homeland Defense Medal, military, commemorative recognition, transportation code, claims assistance, disability benefits, court representation, legal services, naming, commemoration, local honor

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• The Chair recognizes the Honorable Jeff Berry of Brazoria County to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance
• Turner to lie in honor in the Hall of House of Representatives. on March 13th and 14th, 2025. recognize
• Speaker and members, today we honor, I'd like to have you join me in honoring the life and legacy. of
• in South Texas.
• Have a great day. 652 Flores for recognition. me in honoring District 51 constituent and East Austin

Bills: HCR21 , HCR22 , HCR23 , HCR24 , HCR25 , HCR26 , HCR27 , HCR31 , HCR41 , HCR42 , HCR43 , HCR44 , HCR45 , HCR52 , HCR53 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR73 , HR8 , HR10 , HR13 , HR20 , HR21 , HR50 , HR59 , HR61 , HR71 , HR74 , HR79 , HR84 , HR86 , HR90 , HR91 , HR102 , HR103 , HR107 , HR113 , HR125 , HR126 , HR132 , HR142 , HR145 , HR149 , HR150 , HR152 , HR167 , HR179 , HR181 , HR183 , HR186 , HR192 , HR196 , HR199 , HR207 , HR211 , HR212 , HR213 , HR216 , HR249 , HR256 , HR259 , HR261 , HR263 , HR272 , HR281 , HR285 , HR294 , HR295 , HR300 , HR305 , HR311 , HR313 , HR315 , HR316 , HR323 , HR331 , HR339 , HR340 , HR346 , HR349 , HR352 , HR357 , HR358 , HR360 , HR363 , HR374 , HR377 , HCR20 , HCR28 , HCR30 , HCR32 , HCR49 , HR14 , HR15 , HR19 , HR23 , HR24 , HR25 , HR26 , HR27 , HR29 , HR47 , HR48 , HR55 , HR56 , HR66 , HR85 , HR92 , HR93 , HR95 , HR96 , HR140 , HR155 , HR164 , HR204 , HR241 , HR242 , HR250 , HR253 , HR260 , HR262 , HR265 , HR279 , HR310 , HR312 , HR328 , HR332 , HR359 , HR362 , HR367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• I hope y'all will be here to show honor and respect to this body and those who have served in it.
• I had the honor and pleasure of serving here since I first got here in 1970.
• During my legislative sessions, I got to follow the Honorable Pete Laney in this office.
• I came here in 1987 and met my wife in 1989.
• I served in 1991 for four terms, had the honor to serve with Tom Craddick and Senfronia Thompson, but

Bills: HR33 , HR138 , HR200 , HR243 , HR267 , HR307 , HR353 , HR383 , HR443 , HR446 , HR449 , HR451 , HR453 , HR457 , HR459 , HR460 , HR461 , HR462 , HR464 , HR466 , HR467 , HR474 , HR475 , HR477 , HR479 , HR481 , HR482 , HR483 , HR484 , HR486 , HR487 , HR490 , HR491 , HR497 , HR502 , HR505 , HR509 , HR510 , HR511 , HR512 , HR513 , HR515 , HR516 , HR527 , HR531 , HR532 , HR541 , HR542 , HR547 , HR548 , HR549 , HR550 , HR555 , HR557 , HR564 , HR568 , HR574 , HR575 , HR576 , HR577 , HR578 , HR580 , HR584 , HR586 , HR587 , HR588 , HR589 , HR594 , HR595 , HR597 , HR599 , HR606 , HR607 , HR608 , HR609 , HR610 , HR611 , HR612 , HR613 , HR615 , HR616 , HR617 , HR619 , HR620 , HCR65 , HCR119 , HR434 , HR447 , HR450 , HR454 , HR455 , HR458 , HR463 , HR476 , HR478 , HR488 , HR489 , HR492 , HR496 , HR499 , HR522 , HR523 , HR524 , HR533 , HR534 , HR535 , HR536 , HR537 , HR539 , HR546 , HR552 , HR553 , HR554 , HR556 , HR579 , HR582 , HR598

Keywords: autism, neurodiversity, awareness, acceptance, public health, HR 138, H.R. 138, House Resolution, Texas House, 89th Texas Legislature, Susan Christian, Houston Mayor's Office of Special Events, MOSE, retirement resolution, congratulatory resolution, ceremonial resolution, Houston, special events, city events, civic events