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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 312
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Charles J. Hensley
5	5	WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived remain to comfort
6	6	the family and friends of Charles J. Hensley of Hawkins, who
7	7	passed away on February 11, 2023, at the age of 85; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Born in Sherman on November 25, 1937, to Gladys
9	9	and Dude Hensley, Charlie Hensley grew up with the companionship
10	10	of two siblings, Benny and Patricia; while in high school, he
11	11	struck up a friendship with the former Sonja Overbey, whom he
12	12	went on to marry on July 26, 1956; during the more than 65 years
13	13	they shared, they were blessed with two sons, Bud and David, as
14	14	well as 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and
15	15	WHEREAS, After serving as a member of the Texas Army
16	16	National Guard, Mr. Hensley began his career as a game warden
17	17	with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1962; he reported
18	18	to his first duty station in Corpus Christi, and his passion for
19	19	his work drove him to excel and climb the ranks within the
20	20	department; over the years, he earned promotions to Dallas
21	21	district supervisor in 1972 and Fort Worth regional director in
22	22	1975, and he was elevated to chief of staff in Austin in 1990; he
23	23	served as director of law enforcement from 1992 until his
24	24	retirement at the rank of colonel, following 34 years with the
25	25	agency; and
26	26	WHEREAS, Mr. Hensley was a member of the Texas Game Warden
27	27	Association, the Game Warden Peace Officers Association, the
28	28	Iris Society of Austin, and the Hill Country Gardeners Club; a
29	29	man of faith, he was also an ordained Baptist deacon; he shared
30	30	his love of gardening and working on carpentry projects with his
31	31	wife, and he was fond of going on hunting trips with his friends;
32	32	through the years, he and his wife enjoyed hosting gatherings at
33	33	their home with game wardens, neighbors, and members of their
34	34	church congregation; and
35	35	WHEREAS, Charlie Hensley was an esteemed public servant, a
36	36	devoted family man, and a dear friend, and he will forever be
37	37	remembered with admiration and affection by those he leaves
38	38	behind; now, therefore, be it
39	39	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
40	40	Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Charles J. Hensley
41	41	and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
42	42	wife, Sonja Hensley; to his sons, Bud Hensley and his wife,
43	43	Jeana, and David Hensley and his wife, Cathy; to his
44	44	grandchildren and great-grandchildren; to his sister, Patricia;
45	45	and to all others who mourn his passing; and, be it further
46	46	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
47	47	prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
48	48	this day, it do so in memory of Charlie Hensley.
49	49	Hughes
50	50	________________________________
51	51	President of the Senate
52	52	I hereby certify that the
53	53	above Resolution was adopted by
54	54	the Senate on March 15, 2023, by a
55	55	rising vote.
56	56	________________________________
57	57	Secretary of the Senate
58	58	________________________________
59	59	Member, Texas Senate