SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 72
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 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 from the
Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on December 5, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate