In memory of James Albert "Dick" Hudson.

89(R) SR 596 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 596

In Memory

of

James Hudson

WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew

to a close with the passing of James Albert Hudson of White Oak on

April 26, 2025, at the age of 88; and

WHEREAS, Born in Carthage on December 4, 1936, to Jeff and

Cammie Hudson, "Dick" Hudson was the youngest of 10 children; he

graduated from Carthage High School and Kilgore College, and he

proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft radar

technician while stationed in Rapid City, South Dakota; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hudson went on to distinguish himself over

the course of a career with the Texas Eastman Company that

spanned nearly four decades; he worked in research and

development at the Longview chemical complex, earning a

reputation for his exemplary work ethic, high standards, and

dedicated mentorship of the company's interns; and

WHEREAS, Civically engaged, Mr. Hudson represented the

Republican Party as a precinct chair, primary election judge, and

assistant general election judge at the Gregg County Courthouse;

he was also a man of deep faith and a longtime member of Woodland

Christian Church and of First Christian Church in Longview, where

he held many offices and served as a longtime Sunday school

teacher; a skilled craftsman, he enjoyed making crosses, crèche

nativity scenes, and walking canes and sharing them with others

as gifts; some of his work adorns the classrooms and halls of

First Christian Church; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Hudson was blessed with

the love and support of his wife, Betty Jo, with whom he shared a

rewarding marriage of nearly half a century; together, the couple

raised two daughters, Shannon and Sherri, and with the passage of

time, they welcomed two grandchildren and a great-grandchild

into their treasured family; and

WHEREAS, Dick Hudson lived a full and generous life

surrounded by those he loved, and they will forever carry him

close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Albert

Hudson and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family:

to his wife, Betty Jo Magness; to his daughters, Shannon Sasser

and her husband, Tony, and Sherri Ware and her husband, Jamie; to

his granddaughters, Heather Davis and Jordan Ware; to his

great-grandson, Sutton Davis; and to his other relatives and

friends; 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 Dick Hudson.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate