SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 102
In Memory
of
Frank Hodges
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and
friends of Frank Hodges of Naples, who passed away on
September 24, 2016, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, The son of B. F. and Ruby Hodges, Frank Hodges was
born on November 3, 1931, in Gonzales and grew up in
Breckenridge, along with his four younger siblings; in 1949, he
married June Freeman, with whom he shared six rewarding decades;
over the years, they became the loving parents of five children,
Yvonne, Ramona, Connie, Damon, and Vicki; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hodges worked for Zack Burkett Company before
establishing his own business, Hodges and Son Construction, in
1982, and after many successful years, he turned over the reins
of the company to his son; recognized for his professional
contributions, he was awarded a lifetime membership in the Texas
Association of General Contractors in 2013; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hodges was the proud patriarch of a family
that included his 18 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren;
he was an active member of the Naples Church of Christ, which he
served as an elder, and he made frequent mission trips to
Honduras; affectionately known as "Poppa Frank" in his community
of faith, he helped establish a number of churches, and he
further gave back by creating a food ministry and by providing
educational scholarships and humanitarian aid; and
WHEREAS, Frank Hodges earned deep respect and admiration
for his achievements as a business leader as well as for the many
ways that he shared his time and talents to better the lives of
others, and his memory will forever be cherished by all those who
knew him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Frank Hodges and
extend sincere sympathy to his loved ones; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Frank Hodges.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 6, 2017, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate