SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20
In Memory
of
Billy Hicks
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Billy Wayne Hicks of Tyler on January 17, 2022, at the
age of 92; and
WHEREAS, The son of Gover Deller Warren Hicks and Hubert
Hall Hicks, Billy Hicks was born in Lindale on May 22, 1929, and
he grew up with the companionship of two sisters, Dorothy and
Glenda; he attended Lindale schools, where he played baseball and
was vice president of the Future Farmers of America; answering
his nation's call to duty, he joined the United States Army and
rose to the rank of sergeant; during his time in the service, he
was stationed in California, Korea, and Japan; and
WHEREAS, In 1952, Mr. Hicks met the love of his life, the
former Sallie Sue West, at an American Legion dance; they married
the following year and went on to share a fulfilling union that
spanned nearly 60 years until her passing in 2012; the couple
were blessed with four sons, Billy, Mark, Phil, and Jimmy, and
their family eventually grew to include four grandchildren,
Matt, Alisha, Brett, and Mark Thomas, and seven
great-grandchildren, Dylan, Brett, Jayse, Bo Thomas, Eisley,
Luna, and Caleb; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hicks enjoyed a rewarding 42-year career at
King Chevrolet, and in his leisure hours, he liked following
sports, especially The University of Texas Longhorns, the Tyler
Junior College Apaches, the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Rangers,
and the Dallas Mavericks; he loved practicing baseball in the
backyard with his boys, and he coached the Orr Eagles Little
League baseball team, helping them to win two Tyler city
championships; he also liked traveling with his family,
especially to Disney World and Texas Rangers games; he was a
valued congregant of Tyland Baptist Church and Pine Brook Baptist
Church; and
WHEREAS, Although Billy Hicks is greatly missed, he has
left his loved ones with many treasured 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, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Billy Wayne 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 Billy Hicks.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 18, 2023, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate