Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR79: In memory of Lionel Charles Betancourt.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 2, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, September 2, 2025:
89(2) HR 79 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 79 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Lionel Charles Betancourt on August 6, 2025, at the age of 91; and WHEREAS, Born in Brownsville on November 26, 1933, Lionel Betancourt was the son of Paco and Mae Betancourt; he grew up with the company of two sisters, Lee and Betty, and a brother, Frank; after attending San Benito High School, he graduated from The University of Texas at Austin; he was subsequently employed by Collins Radio Company and took pride in its innovative projects, including provision of audio-video communications equipment to NASA for the first moon landing; in the course of his career, he became a founding director of First National Bank of San Benito; and WHEREAS, Mr. Betancourt was deeply committed to his community and gave freely of his time and expertise in a number of leadership roles; he served as chair of the Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District and as president of both the San Benito Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of San Benito; guided by the Rotarian motto, "Service Above Self," he founded the Adoption Awareness Project to help children find forever families and mentored other Rotarians in expanding the program to other areas; and …
Sponsors
- Janie Lopez (R, HD-037) · 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--Memorial, BETANCOURT, LIONEL CHARLES (N848T)
Common questions
- What is HR79?
- HR79 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): In memory of Lionel Charles Betancourt.
- What is the status of HR79?
- Passed both chambers as of September 2, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (September 2, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR79?
- Janie Lopez (R, HD-037).
- Where is the official record for HR79?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00079
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