81R3482 JKB-D
By: Callegari H.R. No. 56
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the passing of Hugh
M. Hodges of Dallas, who died on November 28, 2008, at the age of 85;
and
WHEREAS, Born to Hugh and Helen Barnes Hodges on October 9,
1923, in Dallas, Hugh Hodges graduated from Woodrow Wilson High
School before answering his nation's call to duty and serving for
three years in the Army Air Corps during World War II; he continued
his education after the war, attending East Texas State University
as well as Southern Methodist University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hodges was a longtime resident of Garland and
was the owner of H&S Sporting Goods for 37 years; possessing a deep
love of baseball, he coached area teams throughout his life and was
a respected mentor to many young players; he further contributed to
his community as a member of the congregation at Monica Park
Christian Church; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Hodges enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, the former Mary Jane Ross, with whom he
shared 62 years of marriage; Mr. and Mrs. Hodges raised two sons,
Zachary and Pete, and later welcomed grandchildren and
great-grandchildren into the family; and
WHEREAS, Hugh Hodges was a kind and caring man who will be
greatly missed, and he leaves behind a wealth of fond memories that
will forever be treasured by his loved ones; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Hugh M. Hodges and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Mary Jane Ross Hodges; to his sons, Dr. Zachary R. Hodges and
his wife, Anna, and Pete Hodges and his wife, Jordan; to his
grandchildren, Krisana, Emily, Haydn Leigh, Peter Ross, and Zachary
Alexander; to his great-grandchildren, Roy, Xavier, and Maddox; and
to his 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 Hugh M.
Hodges.