SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 211
In Memory
of
Wilson Dickson
WHEREAS, The passing of Wilson M. Dickson of Kilgore on
February 7, 2021, at the age of 101, concluded a long and
rewarding life distinguished by meaningful accomplishments and
courageous service to his country; and
WHEREAS, Born in the Danville community on November 20,
1919, Wilson Dickson was the son of Starr and Maria Dickson; he
grew up with the companionship of a brother, Edward, and two
sisters, Kathryn and Louise, and he attended school in Longview;
he went on to earn a bachelor's degree in business from Stephen F.
Austin State University and enlisted in the United States Navy,
receiving training at Columbia University in New York City and at
Cornell University in Ithaca, New York; as a member of the navy,
he took part in the demolition of Fort Drum, a Japanese-held
fortress that guarded Manila Bay in the Philippines; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dickson and his wife, the former Barbara Jo
Damuth, shared a remarkable 71 years of marriage and raised four
children, Mitchell, Deborah, Becky, and Barbara Ann; with the
passing years, his family further grew to include 10
grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, who were his pride and
joy; and
WHEREAS, An entrepreneur, Mr. Dickson owned Dickson
Construction in Kilgore; he still actively worked on small
projects up to the age of 100, and his hobbies included hunting,
studying family genealogy, reading books on World War II, and
playing 42; and
WHEREAS, Although he is greatly missed, Wilson Dickson has
left his family and friends with many cherished memories, and he
will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Wilson M. Dickson
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Barbara Dickson; to his sisters, Kathryn Dean and Louise
Sims; to his children, Mitch Dickson and his wife, Dora, Deborah
Dickson, Becky Tupman and her husband, Jimmy, and Barbara Watkins
and her husband, Jerry; to his 9 grandchildren and 19
great-grandchildren; 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Wilson Dickson.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 30, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate