SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 12
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  George Hines
 
         WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew
  to a close with the passing of George Wayne Hines of Sulphur
  Springs on March 7, 2025, at the age of 85; and
 
         WHEREAS, The son of George and Arbutis Hines, George Hines
  was born in Independence, West Virginia, on July 27, 1939, and he
  grew up with three siblings, Gloria, Velma, and Bonnie; and
 
         WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Hines
  joined the U.S. Air Force and over the course of eight years, he
  honed his skills working on aircraft; he went on to work with Dallas
  Airmotive, LTV Corporation, and Raytheon Company, where he served
  as a mechanic and senior quality engineer during his 32-year
  tenure; he also participated in a government research program at
  Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. Hines further distinguished himself as a
  reserve and security officer with the Farmersville Police
  Department; he was with the force for 23 years, and away from the
  job, he served as a CPR and first aid instructor; and
 
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Hines enjoyed the love
  and support of his wife, the former Lou Ann Burkhart, with whom he
  shared a rewarding marriage of more than three and a half decades;
  he was the devoted father of three stepdaughters, Janeen, Becky,
  and Patricia, and he took great pride in his grandchildren and
  great-grandchildren; moreover, he was a valued congregant of his
  church, and he loved singing there and at home; and
 
         WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
  community, George Hines earned the lasting respect and
  admiration of all who were privileged to know him; now,
  therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of George Wayne Hines and extend heartfelt sympathy to the
  members of his family: to his wife, Lou Ann Hines; to his
  stepdaughters, Janeen Francis and her husband, Richard, Becky
  Hicks and her husband, Darrin, and Patricia Roff and her husband,
  Andy; to his sister, Bonnie Stehlik; to his grandchildren, Magan
  Henderson and her husband, Timmy, Tyler Francis and his wife,
  Brooke, McKenzie Davison and her husband, Tyler, and Michael
  Watkins; to his great-grandchildren, Eisley, Finn, and Lyncoln
  Rose Henderson, Maddox, Addilyn, and Jaxsyn Francis, Owen
  Davison, Michael Watkins Jr., and Makaylah Watkins; and to his
  other relatives and friends; 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 George Hines.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on September 4, 2025,
    by a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate