By: Springer S.R. No. 54
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
the passing of Charles Allen Hicks on September 14, 2021, at the
age of 90; and
WHEREAS, The son of Haskell and Era Hicks, Charles Hicks
was born in Mills County on March 13, 1931, and he grew up with
the companionship of three siblings, Walter, Gayle, and Annette;
after graduating from Odessa High School, he joined the U.S. Air
Force, working as an air police officer in downtown San Antonio
and then in security services at Kelly Air Force Base before his
discharge in 1959; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hicks was subsequently employed with
McCullough Tool Company in Odessa until 1961, when he embarked on
a long and rewarding career with the Cosden Refinery in Big
Spring; over the course of his 27-year tenure, he helped operate
the fluid catalytic cracking unit and served as a pump mechanic;
following his retirement in 1988, he returned to Mills County and
raised cattle on his ranch on the Colorado River; he was also
active in his community as a member of the Mills County American
Legion and Austin Avenue Church of Christ in Brownwood; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Hicks benefited from
the love and support of his wife, LaQuita, with whom he shared a
fulfilling marriage that spanned nearly seven decades; he took
great pride in their children, Denise, Patricia, and Charla, and
with the passing years, he had the pleasure of welcoming into his
family 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and
his country, Charles Hicks earned the lasting respect and
admiration of all who were privileged to know him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 87th Texas Legislature,
3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Charles
Allen Hicks and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his
passing; 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 Charles Hicks.