SR696 - In memory of C. D. Tedford of Brownsboro.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 696       In Memory   of   C. D. Tedford            WHEREAS, The life of a respected religious leader drew to a   close with the passing of Pastor C. D. Tedford of Brownsboro on   December 10, 2023, at the age of 88; and          WHEREAS, The son of John Ennis Tedford and Sara Louise Ray   Tedford, Carlos Dwain Tedford was born in Opelika on July 13,   1935; he grew up with the companionship of four brothers, W. J.,   Wendell, Gena, and Albert; and          WHEREAS, Brother Tedford served as a pastor in the   Assemblies of God denomination for more than 25 years, leading   congregations at several locations, including Zion Hill, Mankin,   Lavon, and Chandler; he was also employed at Loggins Meat Company   in Tyler for five years; and          WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Pastor Tedford benefited   from the love and support of his wife, Billie June, with whom he   shared a fulfilling union that spanned seven decades; he took   great pride in his two sons, Larry and David, and with the passing   years, his treasured family grew to include 5 grandchildren and   10 great-grandchildren; in his spare time, he enjoyed reading and   riding his four-wheeler; and          WHEREAS, Renowned for his honesty and his deep concern for   others, C. D. Tedford lived a rich and purposeful life centered   around his faith and his family, and he will long be remembered   with deep affection by all those who had the good fortune to know   him; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Pastor C. D.   Tedford and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:   to his wife, Billie June Tedford; to his sons, Larry Tedford and   his wife, Olivia, and David Tedford; to his brother, Albert Don   Tedford, and his wife, Becky; to his grandchildren, Katie   Williams, Drew Tedford, Lauren Rinehart, Karli Hetherington, and   Madison Bragdon; to his great-grandchildren, Cameron and Cole   Williams, Alvin, Oliver, and Henry Hetherington, Jack and Mary   Tedford, and Elizabeth, Eli, and Beau Rinehart; 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 C. D. Tedford.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate