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TX SR582

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Eckhardt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Memorial resolution honoring Thomas Everett Spencer of Austin, who died April 2, 2025, at age 68

  • Spencer worked at KLRU Public Television in Austin beginning in 1982 and served as longtime host of "Central Texas Gardener," becoming a beloved local figure

  • Hosted a Saturday morning gardening show on KLBJ-AM radio for three decades and created the website "Soul of the Garden" featuring photography and essays

  • Served in leadership roles at TreeFolks, Interfaith Action of Central Texas, National Wildlife Federation, and I Live Here, I Give Here; received a lifetime achievement award from TreeFolks in 2023

  • Resolution adopted by rising vote on May 27, 2025, extending condolences to Spencer's family and directing the Senate to adjourn in his memory

Legislative Description

In memory of Thomas Everett Spender of Austin.

Resolutions

Last Action

Reported enrolled

5/27/2025

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