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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The passing of Cody Dylan Hodges of Omaha on May 9, |
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2025, at the age of 38, has brought an immeasurable loss to his |
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family and friends; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Damon and Donna Hodges, Cody Hodges was |
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born in Mount Pleasant on August 5, 1986, and he grew up with the |
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companionship of three siblings, Julie, Seth, and Caleb; as a young |
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man, he took part in bull-riding competitions through the |
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Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association; he later became an |
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accomplished roper, participating in the U.S. Team Roping |
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Championships and the World Series of Team Roping; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of strong faith, Mr. Hodges served as deacon of |
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the youth ministry at Naples Church of Christ, where he found great |
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joy in sharing the gospel; he was active in the wider community as |
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well, volunteering with the Omaha Parks and Recreation Association |
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and coaching Pee Wee football, Little Dribblers basketball, and |
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Little League baseball; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Hodges benefited from the |
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love and support of his wife, Stevie, and he took great pride in |
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their son, Wesley; above all, he cherished time spent with his |
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family, especially traveling to the mountains and the beach and |
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attending Dallas Mavericks games; his favorite leisure activities |
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included hunting, snow skiing, and water skiing; and |
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WHEREAS, Cody Hodges led a life of caring devotion to his |
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loved ones, and although he is deeply missed, his spirit will |
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forever live in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby pay tribute to the memory of Cody Dylan Hodges and extend |
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sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, |
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Stevie Hodges; to his son, Wesley Hodges; to his parents, Damon and |
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Donna Hodges; to his grandfather, Gerald Knight; to his siblings, |
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Julie Reynolds and her husband, Dustin, Seth Hodges and his wife, |
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Erin, and Caleb Hodges and his wife, Megan; to his nephews, Isaac, |
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Cutter, Boone, Brody, and Dooley Hodges and Jackson and Barrett |
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Roberts; to his nieces, Maguire and Tatum Reynolds, Wylie Jo and |
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Texi Belle Hodges, and Shelby Mitchell; and to his other relatives |
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and many friends; and, be 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 Cody Hodges. |