Bill Text: TX SR80 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 4th Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Billy Lee Hughes.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-12-05 - Reported enrolled [SR80 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR80-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Billy Hughes | ||
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their | ||
memories of Billy Lee Hughes of Golden, who passed away on | ||
April 30, 2023, at the age of 79; and | ||
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Golden, Billy Hughes was | ||
born to Ernest and Frances Hughes on July 16, 1943, and grew up | ||
with three brothers, Mike, Sam, and Bob, and two sisters, | ||
Francine and Anna; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Hughes enjoyed a successful career as a | ||
brakeman and conductor and retired after 43 years of service to | ||
the Union Pacific Railroad; in his leisure hours, one of his | ||
favorite pastimes was growing watermelons; and | ||
WHEREAS, On August 19, 1981, Mr. Hughes married Jo Ann | ||
Nahrstedt, and the couple shared a rewarding union that spanned | ||
37 years until her passing; Mr. Hughes was the proud father of | ||
two children, Ernest and Jennifer, and he was further blessed | ||
with three grandchildren, Morgan, Reagan, and Jackson, and a | ||
great-grandson, Tate; and | ||
WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Billy Hughes | ||
leaves behind numerous loved ones whose lives are far richer for | ||
having known him, and he will always hold a treasured place in | ||
their hearts; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th | ||
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory | ||
of Billy Lee Hughes and extend sincere condolences to all 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 Senate adjourns | ||
this day, it do so in memory of Billy Hughes. | ||
Hughes | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on December 5, 2023, by | ||
a rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |