H.R. No. 708
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Sabine County lost an admired public
official and a cherished friend with the passing of the Honorable
Charles Edward Watson on April 8, 2014, at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, Born in Centralia on October 6, 1935, to O. B. and
Mary Watson, Charles Watson served in the United States Air Force
from 1955 to 1959; following his return to civilian life, he enjoyed
a successful career with CenterPoint Energy that spanned more than
three and a half decades; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman moved to Rosevine in 1996
and was first elected to public office a decade later, when the
voters of Sabine County selected him as county judge; his
exceptional efforts earned him reelection in 2010, and he continued
to gain the respect of colleagues and area residents alike; known
for his encouraging attitude and his concern for others, Judge
Watson worked tirelessly to advance the common good and exemplified
the highest standards of public service; and
WHEREAS, A caring husband and father, Judge Watson shared
many rewarding years with his wife, Barbara, and took great pride in
their three children, Wyatt, Damon, and Deena; with the passing of
time, he also had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include
8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; Judge Watson attended
First United Methodist Church in Hemphill, where he was a valued
member of the congregation; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his family and his community, Charles
Watson made a meaningful difference in the lives of his loved ones
and fellow citizens alike, and although he is deeply missed, 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 the Honorable Charles
Edward Watson and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
family: to his wife, Barbara Watson; to his sons and their spouses,
Wyatt Watson and his wife, Vicky, and Damon Watson and his wife,
Sherry; to his daughter, Deena Nutt, and her husband, Harold; to his
sisters and their spouses, Fayrene Tomlinson and her husband, Ray,
and Barbara Laughlin and her husband, Jimmy; to his grandchildren
and great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and many
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 Judge
Charles E. Watson.
Paddie
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 708 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 12, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House