Bill Text: TX SR102 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Frank Hodges.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-06 - Reported enrolled [SR102 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR102-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Frank Hodges | ||
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and | ||
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and | ||
friends of Frank Hodges of Naples, who passed away on | ||
September 24, 2016, at the age of 84; and | ||
WHEREAS, The son of B. F. and Ruby Hodges, Frank Hodges was | ||
born on November 3, 1931, in Gonzales and grew up in | ||
Breckenridge, along with his four younger siblings; in 1949, he | ||
married June Freeman, with whom he shared six rewarding decades; | ||
over the years, they became the loving parents of five children, | ||
Yvonne, Ramona, Connie, Damon, and Vicki; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Hodges worked for Zack Burkett Company before | ||
establishing his own business, Hodges and Son Construction, in | ||
1982, and after many successful years, he turned over the reins | ||
of the company to his son; recognized for his professional | ||
contributions, he was awarded a lifetime membership in the Texas | ||
Association of General Contractors in 2013; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Hodges was the proud patriarch of a family | ||
that included his 18 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren; | ||
he was an active member of the Naples Church of Christ, which he | ||
served as an elder, and he made frequent mission trips to | ||
Honduras; affectionately known as "Poppa Frank" in his community | ||
of faith, he helped establish a number of churches, and he | ||
further gave back by creating a food ministry and by providing | ||
educational scholarships and humanitarian aid; and | ||
WHEREAS, Frank Hodges earned deep respect and admiration | ||
for his achievements as a business leader as well as for the many | ||
ways that he shared his time and talents to better the lives of | ||
others, and his memory will forever be cherished by all those who | ||
knew him; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Frank Hodges and | ||
extend sincere sympathy to his loved ones; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do | ||
so in memory of Frank Hodges. | ||
Hughes | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on February 6, 2017, by | ||
a rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |