Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HCR8: Congratulating Charles and Margaret Semple of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Status: Signed into law, September 17, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, September 4, 2025:
89(2) HCR 8 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.C.R. No. 8 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, A 60th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Charles and Margaret Semple of Midland marked this joyous milestone on July 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, Charles Semple and the former Margaret Wunsch met while attending Texas Christian University, and they were united in matrimony at a ceremony in Houston on that memorable day in 1965; over the years, they became the parents of two sons, Charles Semple and Brian Semple, and today their fine family has grown to include four grandchildren, Charles, Henry, Edward, and George, and a daughter-in-law, Carrie; and WHEREAS, Respected members of the Midland community, Mr. and Mrs. Semple previously lived in New York and Houston; Mr. Semple has been employed as a stockbroker, landman, and investor in the oil and gas industry, and Mrs. Semple has worked at Hospice of Midland and as a schoolteacher and real estate broker; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Semple have enjoyed traveling across the globe and visiting their grandkids and other loved ones; Mr. Semple spends his free time hunting, fishing, and restoring vintage cars, and he regularly hosts friends and family in his garage for Monday Night Football parties; an avid reader, he has read nearly 1,000 books …
Sponsors
- Tom Craddick (R, HD-082) · primary sponsor
- Kevin Sparks (R, SD-031)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Sent to the Governor
- : Signed in the Senate
- : Signed in the House
- : Reported enrolled
- : Senate passage reported
- : Vote recorded in Journal
- : Read & adopted
- : Received from the House
- : Adopted
Subjects: Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary, SEMPLE, CHARLES & MARGARET (NO5CV)
Common questions
- What is HCR8?
- HCR8 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Congratulating Charles and Margaret Semple of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.
- What is the status of HCR8?
- Signed into law as of September 17, 2025. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (September 17, 2025).
- Who sponsored HCR8?
- Tom Craddick (R, HD-082), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HCR8?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HCR00008
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