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HRES 191119th CongressIntroduced
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Sylvester Turner.
Introduced: Mar 5, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This is a ceremonial House Resolution (H. Res. 191) expressing the House of Representatives’ profound sorrow at the death of the Honorable Sylvester Turner, described as a Representative from the State of Texas. The resolution directs the Clerk to transmit the resolutions to the Senate and to the deceased’s family, and it provides that the House adjourn for the day as a further mark of respect. There are no substantive policy, budgetary, or legal changes proposed; the measure serves as an honorary gesture recognizing the deceased and offering condolences.
Key Points
- 1Purpose: Express the House’s profound sorrow and honor the life and service of Sylvester Turner.
- 2Representational scope: Describes Sylvester Turner as a Representative from Texas.
- 3Communications: Requires the Clerk to transmit the resolutions to the Senate and to the deceased’s family.
- 4House adjournment: Directs the House to adjourn for the day as a mark of respect.
- 5Policy/financial effect: Purely ceremonial; no reforms, funding, or substantive authority conferred.
Impact Areas
Primary: Members and staff of the U.S. House of Representatives; the deceased’s family; the Texas delegation.Secondary: The Senate (receives the communication), the public’s perception of congressional decorum and ceremonial practice.Additional impacts: Minor scheduling impact for the day due to adjournment; no fiscal or regulatory changes.
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