Bill Text: TX HR708 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 708 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Sabine County Judge Charles E. Watson.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-03-23 - Reported enrolled [HR708 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR708-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 708



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Residents of Sabine County lost an admired public
	official and a cherished friend with the passing of the Honorable
	Charles Edward Watson on April 8, 2014, at the age of 78; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Centralia on October 6, 1935, to O. B. and
	Mary Watson, Charles Watson served in the United States Air Force
	from 1955 to 1959; following his return to civilian life, he enjoyed
	a successful career with CenterPoint Energy that spanned more than
	three and a half decades; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman moved to Rosevine in 1996
	and was first elected to public office a decade later, when the
	voters of Sabine County selected him as county judge; his
	exceptional efforts earned him reelection in 2010, and he continued
	to gain the respect of colleagues and area residents alike; known
	for his encouraging attitude and his concern for others, Judge
	Watson worked tirelessly to advance the common good and exemplified
	the highest standards of public service; and
	WHEREAS, A caring husband and father, Judge Watson shared
	many rewarding years with his wife, Barbara, and took great pride in
	their three children, Wyatt, Damon, and Deena; with the passing of
	time, he also had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include
	8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; Judge Watson attended
	First United Methodist Church in Hemphill, where he was a valued
	member of the congregation; and
	WHEREAS, Devoted to his family and his community, Charles
	Watson made a meaningful difference in the lives of his loved ones
	and fellow citizens alike, and although he is deeply missed, his
	contributions will be fondly remembered for years to come; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Charles
	Edward Watson and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
	family: to his wife, Barbara Watson; to his sons and their spouses,
	Wyatt Watson and his wife, Vicky, and Damon Watson and his wife,
	Sherry; to his daughter, Deena Nutt, and her husband, Harold; to his
	sisters and their spouses, Fayrene Tomlinson and her husband, Ray,
	and Barbara Laughlin and her husband, Jimmy; to his grandchildren
	and great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and many
	friends; 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 Judge
	Charles E. Watson.

	Paddie

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 708 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 12, 2015.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House