SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 72
	WHEREAS, Ray Wilson is retiring as district director in the
	office of State Senator Bryan Hughes on January 31, 2024, drawing
	to a close an exemplary career in public service; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Wilson has extensive experience in the
	legislative community; he has worked for Senator Hughes for many
	years and began his career as a staff member during the
	legislator's tenure in the Texas House; deeply respected
	throughout East Texas, Mr. Wilson has built strong relationships
	with numerous government and business leaders and community
	stakeholders; moreover, he is a gifted communicator who has
	served as a featured speaker at events across the region; and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Wilson's wide-ranging
	abilities have also been demonstrated in positions with State
	Senator Kevin Eltife and State Representatives David Simpson and
	Chris Paddie; in addition, he has worked in insurance and
	investments and has been employed at Vision America and the
	Sabine Valley Regional MHMR Center in Longview; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Hawkins, Densal Ray Wilson graduated
	from East Texas Baptist College in 1981, and he has distinguished
	himself during a long career in the ministry; renowned for his
	kind and gentle nature and his embodiment of Christian values, he
	has been a pastor at Light of the World Church in Marshall for 17
	years, and he previously pastored Agape Family Church for 13
	years; and
	WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Wilson benefits from
	the love and support of a fine family that includes his wife,
	Terri, his children and their spouses, Tim and Jacie Wilson, Ben
	and Brandy Wilson, and Aaron and Alisha Wilson, and his
	grandchildren, Bentley, Weston, Cruz, Ava, Jhett, Zoey, Watson,
	Lorelai, and Gabriel; retirement will afford him the opportunity
	to spend more time with his loved ones and to focus on his
	ministerial work; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed public employee has performed his
	duties as district director with skill and dedication, and he may
	indeed reflect with pride on his many years of exceptional
	service; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Ray Wilson
	on his retirement as district director in the office of State
	Senator Bryan Hughes and extend to him sincere best wishes for
	the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Wilson as an expression of high regard from the
	Texas Senate.
	Hughes
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on December 5, 2023.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate