Bill Text: TX HR367 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 367

Bill Title: In memory of Karl Allen McElhaney of El Paso.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2025-03-06 - Reported enrolled [HR367 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-HR367-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 367



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Karl Allen McElhaney, a valued member of the El Paso
	community and a friend to many, passed away on February 9, 2025, at
	the age of 61; and
	WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant, Mr. McElhaney enjoyed a
	rewarding career with El Paso County, and he contributed
	immeasurably to the El Paso Chamber; he worked tirelessly to serve
	the people of New Mexico and Texas through partnerships with
	elected officials at the federal and county levels, and he
	advocated for improvements to infrastructure in rural communities;
	he also helped to craft policies and manage congressional district
	work and committee assignments; his integrity, skilled mentorship,
	and steadfast commitment to excellence earned him the respect and
	admiration of all who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. McElhaney further gave back to his community
	through volunteer efforts such as fostering, rescuing, and
	transporting dogs and cats for adoption programs; above all else,
	he treasured time spent with his family, which included his three
	siblings, Liz, Jerry, and Jeffrey, and his son Jacob; and
	WHEREAS, While the death of Karl McElhaney brings great
	sadness to his family and friends, he leaves behind a legacy that
	will long be remembered with deep affection by all those who held
	him dear; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Karl Allen McElhaney
	and extend heartfelt sympathy to all those who mourn his passing;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Karl
	McElhaney.

	Moody

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 367 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 6, 2025.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House