TexasTexas House honors Margaret Gaffney Sheedy, who died in flooding
The Texas House adopted a tribute to eight-year-old Margaret Gaffney Sheedy of Houston, who died in the July 4, 2025, flooding in Kerr County.
What it does
The Texas House honors Margaret Gaffney Sheedy and offers condolences to her family. It also calls for a family copy and for the House to adjourn in her memory.
Argument forAn official tribute and a copy for the family could offer comfort by showing that Texas lawmakers recognize their loss.
Argument againstFamilies seeking help after the flood might find the resolution limited because its actions offer remembrance rather than direct assistance.
More detail
The resolution honors Margaret Gaffney Sheedy, requests an official copy for her family, and directs the House to adjourn in her memory. The condolences extend to her parents, brothers, extended family, and friends. The House adopted the resolution on September 2, 2025. It directed the memorial adjournment for that same day.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Sep 2Reported enrolledLatest
- Sep 2AdoptedAdopted
- Sep 2Laid before the HouseMinor
- Sep 2Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- Sep 2Rules suspended
- Aug 29Referred to Local & Consent CalendarsMinor
- Aug 28FiledIntroduced