In memory of Milton Ray Gibson.

89(R) SR 652 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 652

In Memory

of

Milton Gibson

WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the

passing of Milton Ray Gibson of Longview on March 27, 2025, at the

age of 93; and

WHEREAS, Born on March 17, 1932, in Hallsville, Milton

Gibson was the son of Earl and Frances Gibson, and he grew up

alongside his siblings, Linda, Kenneth, Wendell, June, and

Virginia; answering his nation's call to duty, he served in the

U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954; he later built a successful career

with Texas Eastman, where he worked for four decades before

retiring; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Gibson shared a devoted marriage with his wife

of nearly 67 years, Nora Nalda Bullock Gibson, until her passing

in 2020; together they raised three daughters, Becky, Karen, and

Paula, and over the years, their cherished family grew to include

eight grandchildren and numerous great- and

great-great-grandchildren, all of whom brought immense joy to

his life; he was a faithful member of Macedonia Baptist Church

and Woodland Hills Baptist Church for many years, and Mr. and

Mrs. Gibson both enjoyed traveling and conducting genealogical

research; and

WHEREAS, Admired for his humor, quick wit, and joyful

spirit, Milton Gibson's warmth and good nature touched the lives

of many, and he left behind a legacy of love and service that will

be forever cherished; now, therefore, be it

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

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Milton Ray

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

to his children, Becky McKinney and her husband, Thomas, Karen

Taylor, and Paula Linton; to his 8 grandchildren, 19

great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren; to his

sister, Linda Gayle Rogers; 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 Milton Gibson.

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