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This resolution honors the life and legacy of Ronald Edward Dugger, a prominent Texas journalist, editor, author, and activist who passed away on May 27, 2025, at the age of 95. The resolution highlights Dugger's significant contributions to journalism, including his role as the first editor of The Texas Observer from 1954 to 1961, his writings for major publications like The Nation and The New Yorker, and his cofounding of the Alliance for Democracy. It acknowledges his academic background, including his studies at the University of Texas and Oxford, and his commitment to progressive journalism and civil rights. The resolution recognizes Dugger's professional achievements, such as receiving the George Polk Career Award and being inducted into The Daily Texan Hall of Fame, and celebrates his personal life, including his marriages, two children, and six grandchildren. Ultimately, the resolution extends sincere condolences to Dugger's family and requests that a copy of the resolution be prepared for them as an expression of sympathy from the Texas Senate, with the Senate adjourning in his memory.

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