SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 664

In Memory

of

James Huston

WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the passing of James Edward Huston of Atlanta on April 6, 2025, at the age of 95; and

WHEREAS, The son of Para and Stinson Huston, Jim Huston was born on October 19, 1929, in Trinity and grew up sharing in the companionship of his three siblings, Betty Alice, Terry, and Peggy; he graduated from Trinity High School and continued his education at Stephen F. Austin State University, where he earned a degree in forestry; and

WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Army, this patriotic Texan served his country in Japan during the Korean War and worked in intelligence; following his military career, he spent three decades working for International Paper before his retirement in 1985; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Huston enjoyed the love and affection of his wife, Treaca, and he took great pride in his daughter, Lisa; with the passing years, he was further blessed with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Jim Huston lived a life that was rich in personal and professional achievements, and he will forever be a source of inspiration to those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Edward Huston 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 Jim Huston.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate