SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 80
	In Memory
	of
	Billy Hughes
	WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
	memories of Billy Lee Hughes of Golden, who passed away on
	April 30, 2023, at the age of 79; and
	WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Golden, Billy Hughes was
	born to Ernest and Frances Hughes on July 16, 1943, and grew up
	with three brothers, Mike, Sam, and Bob, and two sisters,
	Francine and Anna; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hughes enjoyed a successful career as a
	brakeman and conductor and retired after 43 years of service to
	the Union Pacific Railroad; in his leisure hours, one of his
	favorite pastimes was growing watermelons; and
	WHEREAS, On August 19, 1981, Mr. Hughes married Jo Ann
	Nahrstedt, and the couple shared a rewarding union that spanned
	37 years until her passing; Mr. Hughes was the proud father of
	two children, Ernest and Jennifer, and he was further blessed
	with three grandchildren, Morgan, Reagan, and Jackson, and a
	great-grandson, Tate; and
	WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Billy Hughes
	leaves behind numerous loved ones whose lives are far richer for
	having known him, and he will always hold a treasured place in
	their hearts; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Billy Lee Hughes 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 Billy Hughes.
	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, by
		a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate