SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 12
In Memory
of
Homer Hogues
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Homer Hogues, who died June 27, 2023, at
the age of 96; and
WHEREAS, Homer Hogues was born on April 19, 1927, in
Navasota to Leroy and Lucinda Hogues; an exemplary serviceman
with the Tuskegee Airmen, he devoted his life to honoring his
country and his family and serving his fellow Americans; and
WHEREAS, After brief stints at Fort Sam Houston and
Shepherd Air Force Base, Homer arranged to be transferred to the
Tuskegee Airmen as part of the 99th Fighter Squadron in the 332nd
Fighter Group of the United States Army Air Forces; with his
fellow Airmen, Staff Sergeant Hogues broke through racial
barriers in the United States Army Air Forces through his
distinguished service and support of the first African American
military pilots; and
WHEREAS, During his years of active service, Staff
Sergeant Hogues received specialized training on the P-47
Thunderbolt aircraft and helped prepare airplanes for the first
Air Force gunnery competition in 1949, which resulted in a
victory for the Tuskegee Airmen; he was noted for his exceptional
skill as mechanic and for his steadfast commitment to his fellow
servicemen; he was selected to participate in the second term
inaugural parade of President Harry S. Truman, and he attended
the 2012 inaugural parade of President Barack Obama; and
WHEREAS, Homer returned to Texas after his military
service and worked as a hard-chrome plater at Lane Plating Works
for almost four decades; he remained an active member of his
community and a proud representative of the Tuskegee Airmen, and
he often spoke at schools, churches, and businesses about the
Airmen and his trailblazing military career; and
WHEREAS, Homer was married to the love of his life, Mattie
Hogues, for 76 years; through all his endeavors, Homer enjoyed
the love and care of his beloved Mattie until her passing on
June 25, 2023, two days before Homer's death; and
WHEREAS, Homer Hogues inspired all who knew him through his
bravery, his love of family, and his lifelong patriotism; he
leaves behind a legacy of service and memories that will long be
cherished by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences
to the bereaved family of Homer Hogues; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Homer Hogues.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 5, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate