(Continued)

(Sunday, November 5, 2023)

The Senate met at 4:00 p.m. and was called to order by President Pro Tempore Schwertner.

The following resolutions were adopted by the Senate:

SR 76 by Eckhardt, In memory of Walker Eugene Hunt.

SR 77 by Nichols, In memory of Robert Mirk Ellis.

HCR 25 (Sparks), In memory of James C. "Jim" Henry of Midland.

HCR 27 (Sparks), In memory of Hugo Edwin "Ed" Auler.

SR 73 by Johnson and Parker, Recognizing Michael J. Scarpello on the occasion of his retirement.

SR 74 by Johnson, Recognizing Downtown Dallas, Inc. on its 65th anniversary.

SR 75 by Zaffirini, Recognizing Guadalupe Valley Young Marines for their many contributions to young people in Texas.

HCR 5 (Sparks), Congratulating Lorraine and Ray Perryman on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

HCR 6 (Sparks), Congratulating Myndi Easter on receiving the Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

HCR 7 (Sparks), Congratulating the Young Women's Leadership Academy Interact Club on receiving the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

HCR 8 (Sparks), Congratulating Steve Davidson on receiving the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

HCR 9 (Sparks), Congratulating Endeavor Energy Resources on receiving the Outstanding Philanthropic Business Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

HCR 10 (Sparks), Congratulating the Mabee Foundation on receiving the Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

HCR 11 (Sparks), Congratulating the Black family on receiving the Outstanding Philanthropic Family Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

HCR 12 (Sparks), Congratulating Glenn Rogers on receiving the Outstanding Philanthropist Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

HCR 13 (Sparks), Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Discovery Operating in Midland.

HCR 14 (Sparks), Congratulating Colton Coates on receiving a Judge Pat Baskin Family Volunteer of the Year Award.

HCR 15 (Sparks), Congratulating Brian W. Stubbs on his receipt of the 2023 Outstanding Generations Graduate award.

HCR 16 (Sparks), Congratulating Linda J. Cowden of Midland on receiving the 2023 Excellence in Governing Board Leadership Award.

HCR 17 (Sparks), Congratulating Sharla and Bart Hotchkiss on their receipt of a 2023 Judge Pat Baskin Family Volunteer of the Year Award.

HCR 18 (Sparks), Congratulating Jim and Sandy Hall on receiving the 2023 Sam Houston Award from the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

HCR 19 (Sparks), Congratulating the Anwar family on receiving the West Texan by Nature award from the Sibley Nature Center.

HCR 26 (Sparks), Honoring Elwood Freeman of Lamesa National Bank for his more than 75 years of service in the banking industry.

On motion of Senator Hinojosa and by unanimous consent, the Senate at 4:01 p.m. agreed to recess, pending the receipt of messages from the House, until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate at 3:59 p.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2023, recessed until 4:00 p.m. today.

SR 73, SR 74, SR 75, SR 76, SR 77