Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 769
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Edward Samuel Hicks Sr.
5	5	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
6	6	citizens of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of Edward Samuel
7	7	Hicks Sr., who died April 25, 2019, at the age of 84; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 29, 1934, Ed
9	9	Hicks was a revered citizen who will be remembered for his
10	10	devotion to family and passion for professional excellence and
11	11	for his many contributions to the community; and
12	12	WHEREAS, Mr. Hicks began his career in 1959 as a salesman
13	13	at Patterson Chevrolet in Detroit, Michigan; he moved to Corpus
14	14	Christi in 1966 and opened Ed Hicks Motors, and over the next five
15	15	decades his holdings increased to five area franchises,
16	16	including Mercedes-Benz and Nissan franchises; his companies
17	17	succeeded with the help of 250 employees, with whom he enjoyed
18	18	bonds of mutual loyalty and respect; and
19	19	WHEREAS, Ed shared a rewarding life with Gloria Hicks, his
20	20	wife of 61 years; they were blessed with three children, and
21	21	their three grandchildren enriched his life immeasurably; and
22	22	WHEREAS, In all things, Ed followed the principles of his
23	23	Christian faith, and he gave generously in support of law
24	24	enforcement, medical institutions, education, and the arts; he
25	25	was founder and chairman of the Corpus Christi Police Foundation,
26	26	and he fostered his love of aviation by serving as president of
27	27	the board of the Corpus Christi International Airport; and
28	28	WHEREAS, A man of exceptional wisdom and kindness, Ed Hicks
29	29	was a trusted friend to many, and he leaves behind a legacy of
30	30	philanthropy and service that will be an inspiration to others
31	31	for years to come; now, therefore, be it
32	32	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
33	33	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
34	34	family of Edward Samuel Hicks Sr.; and, be it further
35	35	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
36	36	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
37	37	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
38	38	memory of Ed Hicks.
39	39	Hinojosa
40	40	________________________________
41	41	President of the Senate
42	42	I hereby certify that the
43	43	above Resolution was adopted by
44	44	the Senate on May 17, 2019, by a
45	45	rising vote.
46	46	________________________________
47	47	Secretary of the Senate
48	48	________________________________
49	49	Member, Texas Senate