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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Milton Ray Gibson of Longview on March 27, 2025, at the |
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age of 93; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on March 17, 1932, in Hallsville, Milton Gibson |
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was the son of Earl and Frances Gibson, and he grew up alongside his |
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siblings, Linda, Kenneth, Wendell, June, and Virginia; answering |
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his nation's call to duty, he served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to |
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1954; he later built a successful career with Texas Eastman, where |
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he worked for four decades before retiring; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Gibson shared a devoted marriage with his wife |
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of nearly 67 years, Nora Nalda Bullock Gibson, until her passing in |
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2020; together they raised three daughters, Becky, Karen, and |
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Paula, and over the years, their cherished family grew to include |
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eight grandchildren and numerous great- and |
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great-great-grandchildren, all of whom brought immense joy to his |
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life; he was a faithful member of Macedonia Baptist Church and |
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Woodland Hills Baptist Church for many years, and Mr. and |
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Mrs. Gibson both enjoyed traveling and conducting genealogical |
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research; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for his humor, quick wit, and joyful spirit, |
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Milton Gibson's warmth and good nature touched the lives of many, |
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and he left behind a legacy of love and service that will be forever |
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cherished; 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 Milton Ray Gibson and extend |
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deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his children, |
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Becky McKinney and her husband, Thomas, Karen Taylor, and Paula |
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Linton; to his 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 7 |
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great-great-grandchildren; to his sister, Linda Gayle Rogers; and |
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to his other relatives and 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 Milton Gibson. |