Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Sylvester Turner.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 191
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2025-03-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2025-05-15T18:28:36Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 191) expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' sorrow over the death of Honorable Sylvester Turner, a Representative from Texas, and honors his memory through formal actions.
Key Provisions
- Declares that the House has heard with profound sorrow of Representative Turner's death.
- Instructs the Clerk of the House to notify the Senate of these resolutions and send a copy to the deceased's family.
- Directs the House to adjourn for the day as a mark of respect to Representative Turner's memory.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
None. This is a ceremonial resolution, not a law or bill that amends statutes or policies. It has no binding legal effect beyond guiding House proceedings on the specified date.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: Limited to the House of Representatives, which pauses its session briefly as a symbolic gesture; no broader operational changes.
- On citizens: Symbolic recognition of a public servant's service, potentially fostering public awareness of congressional tributes but with no direct effects on individuals or rights.
- On international relations: None, as it pertains solely to a domestic congressional matter.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The family of Representative Sylvester Turner, who receives official notification.
- Members and staff of the House of Representatives, involved in the resolution and adjournment.
- The U.S. Senate, informed as a courtesy between congressional chambers.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: No implications; resolutions like this are routine procedural tools under House rules and do not require presidential approval or affect the Constitution.
- Political: Serves as a bipartisan gesture of respect for a colleague's legacy, reinforcing traditions of civility in Congress, but carries no policy or partisan weight.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]
Recent Actions
- 2025-03-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-03-05: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H996)
- 2025-03-05: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H996)
- 2025-03-05: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H996)
- 2025-03-05: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- H. RES. 191 (EH) - Engrossed in House — issued 2025-03-05 — PDF (1 pages)