SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 80
 
 
  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
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on December 5, 2023, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate