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Texas Senate Bill SCR9

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SCR9

Introduced
1/29/09  
Refer
2/17/09  

Caption

Requesting that the Texas Legislature send a letter of congratulations to President Barack H. Obama.

Impact

The resolution serves a symbolic purpose in demonstrating the Texas Legislature's willingness to collaborate with the new administration. By sending a letter of congratulations, the resolution aims to foster a sense of goodwill and cooperation between the state legislature and the President's office. This act of recognition reflects an acknowledgment of leadership transitions and their importance in the political landscape.

Summary

SCR9 is a concurrent resolution passed by the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas, which expresses a formal congratulatory message to Barack H. Obama on his election as the 44th President of the United States. The resolution highlights the historical significance of President Obama's election and seeks to acknowledge this milestone publicly. It articulates the desire of the Texas Legislature to extend their best wishes for his tenure in office as he begins his presidency.

Contention

While the bill does not address specific legislative changes or state laws, its intent focuses on establishing a positive relationship with President Obama. As such, no notable points of contention are recorded in relation to this resolution. The resolution is a unanimous display of bipartisanship, signaling broad support among Texas legislators around the incoming administration and the opportunity for collaboration on various initiatives.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HR1523

Congratulating Dr. Luis H. Zayas on his appointment as provost and senior vice president of academic affairs of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

TX HR408

Congratulating Jim Quinn of Brady on his election as president of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association.

TX HR6

Congratulating Dr. Marc Nigliazzo on his retirement as president of Texas A&M University-Central Texas.

TX HR640

Congratulating Dr. Kelly R. Damphousse on his appointment as the 10th president of Texas State University.

TX HR2224

Congratulating Dale Craymer on his retirement as president of the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association.

TX HR77

Honoring Mary Kay Walker of Flower Mound on her retirement as president of the Seniors in Motion Auxiliary.

TX HR1124

Congratulating Manuel M. Vela on being named vice president and chief operating officer of the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen.

TX HR411

Congratulating Rick Powers of Sonora on being named second vice president of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association.

TX SR92

Congratulating Benjamin Alire Senz of El Paso on his receipt of the 2023 Texas Medal of Arts Award for the Literary Arts from the Texas Cultural Trust.

TX HR5

Congratulating Chris Young, executive vice president and general manager of the Texas Rangers, on helping the team win the 2023 World Series.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.