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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their |
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memories of Billy Lee Hughes of Golden, who passed away on April 30, |
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2023, at the age of 79; and |
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WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Golden, Billy Hughes was born |
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to Ernest and Frances Hughes on July 16, 1943, and grew up with |
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three brothers, Mike, Sam, and Bob, and two sisters, Francine and |
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Anna; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Hughes enjoyed a successful career as a brakeman |
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and conductor and retired after 43 years of service to the Union |
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Pacific Railroad; in his leisure hours, one of his favorite |
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pastimes was growing watermelons; and |
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WHEREAS, On August 19, 1981, Mr. Hughes married Jo Ann |
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Nahrstedt, and the couple shared a rewarding union that spanned 37 |
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years until her passing; Mr. Hughes was the proud father of two |
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children, Ernest and Jennifer, and he was further blessed with |
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three grandchildren, Morgan, Reagan, and Jackson, and a |
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great-grandson, Tate; and |
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WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Billy Hughes |
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leaves behind numerous loved ones whose lives are far richer for |
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having known him, and he will always hold a treasured place in their |
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hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th |
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Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Billy Lee Hughes |
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and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of Billy Hughes. |