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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the |
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passing of James Edward Huston of Atlanta on April 6, 2025, at the |
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age of 95; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Para and Stinson Huston, Jim Huston was |
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born on October 19, 1929, in Trinity and grew up sharing in the |
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companionship of his three siblings, Betty Alice, Terry, and Peggy; |
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he graduated from Trinity High School and continued his education |
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at Stephen F. Austin State University, where he earned a degree in |
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forestry; and |
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WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Army, this patriotic Texan |
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served his country in Japan during the Korean War and worked in |
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intelligence; following his military career, he spent three decades |
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working for International Paper before his retirement in 1985; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Huston enjoyed the love |
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and affection of his wife, Treaca, and he took great pride in his |
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daughter, Lisa; with the passing years, he was further blessed with |
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numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Jim Huston lived a life that was rich in personal and |
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professional achievements, and he will forever be a source of |
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inspiration to those he leaves behind; 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 James Edward Huston and extend |
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sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Jim Huston. |