TITLE: In memory of Bobbie Ray Hughes of Mineola.

SUMMARY: In memory of Bobbie Ray Hughes of Mineola.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their memories of Bobbie Ray Hughes of Mineola, who died on February 4, 2014, at the age of 78; and WHEREAS, Bobbie Ray Hughes was born in Golden on March 7, 1935, to Ernest and Frances Hughes; over the course of a varied career, he worked as a farmer, a Texas Highway Patrol officer, and a carpenter; for 25 years, this esteemed Texan served as superintendent of Golden Water Supply Corporation, until his retirement in 1997; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hughes was a leader in his community throughout his life; he was a member of the Alba-Golden Independent School District Board of Trustees, and for 10 years, he served on the Wood County Economic Development Commission; a longtime Mason, he belonged to Mineola Masonic Lodge No. 502, and he also helped to found the Golden Sweet Potato Festival; a man of strong religious faith, he was active in his local church, Golden Bible Chapel; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Hughes enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Margie, with whom he shared six decades, and he took great pride in their three daughters, Cindy, Patty, and Sandy; and WHEREAS, Devoted to his family and his community, Bobbie Ray Hughes made a meaningful difference in the lives of his loved ones and fellow citizens alike, and his contributions will be fondly remembered for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Bobbie Ray Hughes and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Margie Hughes; to his daughters, Cindy Davidson and her husband, Roy, Patty Sinclair and her husband, Duffie, and Sandy Nichols and her husband, Ivan; to his brothers, Sam Hughes and his wife, Madelyn, Bill Hughes and his wife, Jo Ann, and Mike Hughes and his wife, Joanna; to his sister, Anna Joyce Hughes; to his grandchildren, Tully Davidson and his wife, Molly, and Jeffery Davidson; to his great-grandchildren, Hunter, Dylan, and Sawyer Davidson; to his nieces and nephews; and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Bobbie Ray Hughes. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3474 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 31, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House