H.R. No. 10 is a resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Wilbur Franklin, who passed away on July 8, 2025, in Galveston. Born on May 13, 1944, he was the son of Billy Franklin and Ethel Jones and grew up alongside his sister, Jean. Franklin served in the U.S. Merchant Marine and was a member of the Seafarers International Union. He dedicated over three decades to the Texas Department of Transportation Galveston Ferry System before retiring in 2009. He was a devoted family man, taking pride in his three children, six grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren, and was known for his community involvement and love for cooking, gardening, and home improvement.

The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' condolences to Franklin's family and pays tribute to his memory, highlighting the warmth and humor he brought to those around him. It concludes with a directive for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for his family and states that the House will adjourn in his memory. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the House on August 27, 2025.