Texas legislation · 89th Legislature Regular Session
Texas HR6: Posthumously honoring the construction workers who died in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, 2024.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 23, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, May 23, 2025:
89(R) HR 6 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 6 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, March 26, 2025, marks the first anniversary of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, providing a fitting occasion to posthumously honor the six men who died in that tragic event; and WHEREAS, In the early morning hours of March 26, 2024, a construction crew was working an overnight shift to fill potholes in the center span of the Francis Scott Key Bridge when a malfunctioning cargo ship struck a support column and caused the bridge to collapse; eight construction workers fell into the Patapsco River, and first responders were able to rescue two of the men shortly thereafter; and WHEREAS, The deceased victims include Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, Carlos Daniel Hernández, Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, and Jose Mynor Lopez; and WHEREAS, The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was a heartbreaking tragedy that continues to resonate deeply throughout the nation, and it is indeed appropriate on this solemn anniversary to remember those whose lives were lost in this incident; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the first anniversary of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and pay tribute to the lives …
Sponsors
- Christina Morales (D, HD-145) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
- : Adopted
- : Laid before the House
- : Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- : Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
- : Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
- : Motion withdrawn
- : Laid before the House
- : Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
Subjects: FRANCIS SCOTT KEY BRIDGE (NN6LG), BALTIMORE, CITY OF (GY09R), Resolutions--Memorial
Common questions
- What is HR6?
- HR6 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Posthumously honoring the construction workers who died in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, 2024.
- What is the status of HR6?
- Passed both chambers as of May 23, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (May 23, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR6?
- Christina Morales (D, HD-145).
- Where is the official record for HR6?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HR00006
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