Longtime County Leader Passes Away

October 11, 2023
by Release From City of Rusk

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of District 2 Councilman Walter Session. Councilman Session passed away on October 11, 2023. He was elected to the City Council in 1983 and served until his passing. He will be greatly missed by the community. Please keep Councilman Session’s family in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time.





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