Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR32: Congratulating Horace Hodge on his retirement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Status: Passed both chambers, August 27, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, August 27, 2025:
89(2) HR 32 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 32 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Horace Hodge is retiring from the United States Department of Agriculture in 2025, drawing to a close an exemplary tenure with the agency spanning more than 48 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hodge developed an early interest in agriculture and was active in Future Farmers of America throughout his youth and during his time as a student at Prairie View A&M University; after earning his bachelor's degree in agriculture education in 1978, he began his career with the USDA Soil Conservation Service; and WHEREAS, In 1989, Mr. Hodge returned to the Prairie View A&M campus when he joined the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement as a liaison in the 1890 Program, an initiative that seeks to increase the number of students studying agriculture and related disciplines at historically Black colleges and universities; among his many responsibilities, he has served as an advisor for agriculture students, encouraging them to participate in special learning opportunities in their fields of study; in recognition of his efforts, he received a 2024 Dean's Award in Excellence from the PVAMU College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; and WHEREAS, Through his leadership, dedication, and commitment to assisting students, Horace Hodge has advanced the work of the USDA and greatly benefited the …
Sponsors
- Cecil Bell (R, HD-003) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Adopted
- : Laid before the House
- : Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- : Rules suspended
- : Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
- : Filed
Subjects: Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary, HODGE, HORACE (NC9B0)
Common questions
- What is HR32?
- HR32 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Congratulating Horace Hodge on his retirement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- What is the status of HR32?
- Passed both chambers as of August 27, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (August 27, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR32?
- Cecil Bell (R, HD-003).
- Where is the official record for HR32?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00032
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