Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR156: In memory of John, Julia, Jack, and James Burgess of Liberty.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 3, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, September 3, 2025:
89(2) HR 156 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 156 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The tragic loss of John Louis Burgess IV, Julia Walsh Anderson Burgess, John Louis Burgess V, and James Littleton Burgess on July 4, 2025, during the Hill Country floods has profoundly saddened their family and their many friends and neighbors in the Liberty community; and WHEREAS, Born in Waco on February 26, 1986, John Burgess was the son of Patricia Morris and John Louis Burgess; after graduating from China Spring High School in 2004, he attended Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School and later worked as a chef at Yellowstone National Park Lodges and at a Michelin two-star restaurant in southern Italy; and WHEREAS, On March 5, 2011, Mr. Burgess exchanged wedding vows with the former Julia Anderson, and he went on to transition to a career in her family's business, becoming a licensed funeral director; he was subsequently employed as a financial advisor and an accredited asset management specialist, and in the fall of 2023, he opened a branch office of Edward Jones in Porter; over the years, he was recognized with numerous awards for his achievements as a funeral director and financial advisor, and he volunteered his time as president-elect for the Rotary Club of East Montgomery County; guided by their deep faith, he and …
Sponsors
- Pat Curry (R, HD-056) · 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: BURGESS, JOHN (NK3HF), BURGESS, JACK (NE0PK), Resolutions--Memorial, BURGESS, JAMES (NG5NC), BURGESS, JULIA (NU7Y1)
Common questions
- What is HR156?
- HR156 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): In memory of John, Julia, Jack, and James Burgess of Liberty.
- What is the status of HR156?
- Passed both chambers as of September 3, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (September 3, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR156?
- Pat Curry (R, HD-056).
- Where is the official record for HR156?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00156
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