SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 769
In Memory
of
Edward Samuel Hicks Sr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of Edward Samuel
Hicks Sr., who died April 25, 2019, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 29, 1934, Ed
Hicks was a revered citizen who will be remembered for his
devotion to family and passion for professional excellence and
for his many contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hicks began his career in 1959 as a salesman
at Patterson Chevrolet in Detroit, Michigan; he moved to Corpus
Christi in 1966 and opened Ed Hicks Motors, and over the next five
decades his holdings increased to five area franchises,
including Mercedes-Benz and Nissan franchises; his companies
succeeded with the help of 250 employees, with whom he enjoyed
bonds of mutual loyalty and respect; and
WHEREAS, Ed shared a rewarding life with Gloria Hicks, his
wife of 61 years; they were blessed with three children, and
their three grandchildren enriched his life immeasurably; and
WHEREAS, In all things, Ed followed the principles of his
Christian faith, and he gave generously in support of law
enforcement, medical institutions, education, and the arts; he
was founder and chairman of the Corpus Christi Police Foundation,
and he fostered his love of aviation by serving as president of
the board of the Corpus Christi International Airport; and
WHEREAS, A man of exceptional wisdom and kindness, Ed Hicks
was a trusted friend to many, and he leaves behind a legacy of
philanthropy and service that will be an inspiration to others
for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Edward Samuel Hicks Sr.; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Ed Hicks.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 17, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate