H.R. No. 539
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Katy community lost a beloved member with the
death of Paula Kay Hughes on January 8, 2025, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 22, 1941, in Pontiac, Michigan, to
Paul Ervin Stapp and Delma Kayga Stapp, the former Paula Stapp was
raised with the values of love, kindness, and community; she grew up
with four siblings, Judy, Tom, Richard, and Mike, and she attended
St. Agnes Academy and Friendswood High School, where she graduated
in 1961 and was a member of the cheerleading squad; and
WHEREAS, On October 11, 1962, she exchanged vows with Fabol
Hughes, and the couple shared a rewarding union that spanned more
than six decades; Mrs. Hughes took great pride in their children,
Robin, Melissa, Kim, and Charlie, and with the passing years, she
had the pleasure of seeing her treasured family grow to include four
grandchildren and a great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to her community, Mrs. Hughes served as an
ambassador of the City of Katy, and she also acted as its first lady
during her husband's tenure as mayor; she was a dedicated member of
the city's Parks and Recreation Board, where her contributions
helped enhance the quality of life for all of the area's residents;
moreover, her great concern for the well-being of children led her
to support such causes as Shriners Hospitals for Children and the
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; and
WHEREAS, In her leisure hours, Mrs. Hughes enjoyed cheering
on the Katy Tigers football team and the Houston Astros and
supporting her grandchildren at their sporting events; she also
liked attending concerts and dancing, and she brightened the days
of everyone around her with her vivacious personality, infectious
laughter, and great compassion; and
WHEREAS, Admired for her dedication to her family, to her
community, and to service, Paula Hughes leaves behind a legacy that
will forever be cherished by all who knew her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Paula Kay Hughes and
extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, Fabol Hughes; to her children, Robin Lange and her
husband, Bruce, Melissa Watkins and her husband, Chris, Kim Hughes,
and Charlie Hughes and his wife, Susie; to her grandchildren,
Cooper Hughes, Brady Hughes, Ian Watkins, and Tyler Hall; to her
great-grandchild, Emerson Hughes; to her sister, Judy Hollis, and
her husband, Ron; and to her many other relatives and friends; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Paula
Hughes.
Schofield
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 539 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 31, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House