By: Hughes S.C.R. No. 9
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ray Wilson is retiring as district director in the
office of State Senator Bryan Hughes on January 31, 2024, drawing to
a close an exemplary career in public service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wilson has extensive experience in the
legislative community; he has worked for Senator Hughes for many
years and began his career as a staff member during the legislator's
tenure in the Texas House; deeply respected throughout East Texas,
Mr. Wilson has built strong relationships with numerous government
and business leaders and community stakeholders; moreover, he is a
gifted communicator who has served as a featured speaker at events
across the region; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Wilson's wide-ranging
abilities have also been demonstrated in positions with State
Senator Kevin Eltife and State Representatives David Simpson and
Chris Paddie; in addition, he has worked in insurance and
investments and has been employed at Vision America and the Sabine
Valley Regional MHMR Center in Longview; and
WHEREAS, A native of Hawkins, Densal Ray Wilson graduated
from East Texas Baptist College in 1981, and he has distinguished
himself during a long career in the ministry; renowned for his kind
and gentle nature and his embodiment of Christian values, he has
been a pastor at Light of the World Church in Marshall for 17 years,
and he previously pastored Agape Family Church for 13 years; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Wilson benefits from
the love and support of a fine family that includes his wife, Terri,
his children and their spouses, Tim and Jacie Wilson, Ben and Brandy
Wilson, and Aaron and Alisha Wilson, and his grandchildren,
Bentley, Weston, Cruz, Ava, Jhett, Zoey, Watson, Lorelai, and
Gabriel; retirement will afford him the opportunity to spend more
time with his loved ones and to focus on his ministerial work; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed public employee has performed his
duties as district director with skill and dedication, and he may
indeed reflect with pride on his many years of exceptional service;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas,
4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Ray Wilson on his
retirement as district director in the office of State Senator
Bryan Hughes and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Wilson as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.