The resolution honors the life and legacy of Bob Charles Bustin Sr., a respected business and civic leader from Kilgore, who passed away on May 24, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on May 16, 1935, Bob Bustin was a prominent figure in his community, known for his achievements in sports during his youth, including leading his high school football team to its first district championship and earning All-America honors at Kilgore College. He later graduated from Baylor University and enjoyed a successful career as a businessman, co-founding several companies with his wife, Sally Beth Durrett, whom he married in 1964. Together, they raised a family that included a son and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his business endeavors, Mr. Bustin was deeply involved in community service, serving as a city commissioner and mayor pro tem, and dedicating over six decades to the Kilgore Lions Club. He also held leadership roles in various local sports associations and was an active member of First Baptist Church Kilgore. The resolution expresses the Texas Senate's tribute to Bob Bustin's memory and extends condolences to his family and friends, ensuring that his contributions to the community and his cherished relationships will be remembered with admiration.