79S31802 MW-D

By:  Homer                                                      H.C.R. No. 45 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The passing of Sam L. Huggins of Paris on May 1, 
2006, at the age of 85, brings tremendous sadness to all those who 
were fortunate enough to have shared in his love and friendship; and
	WHEREAS, After growing up in Lamar County, where he 
participated in a wide range of sports, Mr. Huggins entered World 
War II on June 17, 1942, as part of the U.S. Army's 8th Special 
Service Unit; serving with distinction in the southern Philippines, 
Fiji Islands, New Hebrides, and other South Pacific theaters, he 
was awarded a number of decorations, including the American Theater 
Campaign medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign medal with one 
Bronze Star, the Philippine Liberation medal with one Bronze Star, 
the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Ribbon I Service Stripe, and 
five overseas service bars; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Huggins returned from the war to the Fort Sam  
Houston Separation Center on December 27, 1945, and married the 
former Gwendolyn Hutchings on February 10, 1946; for 60 years, the 
couple made their home in Paris, where he owned and operated his own 
businesses and served his community as a member of the Paris Lions 
Club and president of the United Way; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father and respected civic 
leader, Mr. Huggins will be deeply missed, but his spirit will 
continue to shine brightly in the hearts of his loved ones; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Sam L. Huggins 
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his 
wife, Gwendolyn Huggins; to his son, Michael Huggins; to his 
brother, Earl Huggins; to his nieces and nephews, Lanny, Gary, and 
Mickey Huggins, Phillip, Rebecca, and Bobby Huggins, Kay Boren and 
Ballard Ray Boren, and Cindy Powell and her husband, Rhett, and 
their son, Austin Powell; to his sisters-in-law, Rebecca Huggins, 
Louise Huggins, and Margie Doyle; and to his other relatives and 
friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of 
Sam L. Huggins.