88S40876 CJM-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 80
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of Billy Lee Hughes of Golden, who passed away on April 30,
2023, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Golden, Billy Hughes was born
to Ernest and Frances Hughes on July 16, 1943, and grew up with
three brothers, Mike, Sam, and Bob, and two sisters, Francine and
Anna; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hughes enjoyed a successful career as a brakeman
and conductor and retired after 43 years of service to the Union
Pacific Railroad; in his leisure hours, one of his favorite
pastimes was growing watermelons; and
WHEREAS, On August 19, 1981, Mr. Hughes married Jo Ann
Nahrstedt, and the couple shared a rewarding union that spanned 37
years until her passing; Mr. Hughes was the proud father of two
children, Ernest and Jennifer, and he was further blessed with
three grandchildren, Morgan, Reagan, and Jackson, and a
great-grandson, Tate; and
WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Billy Hughes
leaves behind numerous loved ones whose lives are far richer for
having known him, and he will always hold a treasured place in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th
Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Billy Lee Hughes
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 Hughes.