In memory of Samuel Eugene Reeves.

89(R) SR 660 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 660

In Memory

of

Samuel Reeves

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

passing of Samuel Eugene Reeves of De Kalb on January 30, 2025, at

the age of 80; and

WHEREAS, The son of Hughlin and Etta Ballard Reeves, Sam

Reeves was born in Port Arthur on September 14, 1944; he married

the former Judy Kay Sellars in 1970, and the couple shared a

fulfilling union that spanned more than five decades; he was the

proud father of three children, Timothy, Rebecca, and Rachel, and

with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his

treasured family grow to include two granddaughters; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Reeves enjoyed a rewarding 37-year career as

an educator with the DeKalb Independent School District, where he

made a lasting, positive impact on countless lives; a man of

strong faith, he was a minister at New Hope Missionary Baptist

Church, and he further benefited his community as president of

the nonprofit organization De Kalb Kares; in his leisure hours,

he enjoyed fishing and leatherworking; and

WHEREAS, Although Sam Reeves is greatly missed, this

beloved man has left his family and friends with many cherished

memories, and he will forever hold a special place in their

hearts; now, therefore, be it

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

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Samuel Eugene

Reeves and extend sincere condolences to the members of his

family: to his wife, Judy Reeves; to his daughter, Rachel Sims;

to his granddaughters, Hannah and Michaela Sims; and to his other

relatives and many 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 Sam Reeves.

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