Bill Text: MI HR0397 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution of tribute to for the Honorable Jewell Jones.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-12-06 - Adopted [HR0397 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-HR0397-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.397
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
A resolution of tribute to for the Honorable Jewell Jones.
Whereas, We offer this tribute in honor of the commendable service of Representative Jewell Jones as his time in the Michigan House of Representatives comes to a close. Representative Jones has honorably performed his duties not only on behalf of his constituents in the Eleventh District, but for all of Michigan's citizens; and
Whereas, Representative Jones was born to Lyndon Jones and Octavia Smith in Wayne, Michigan. Despite growing up everywhere throughout his life, he considers Inkster, Michigan, where he currently resides, his home. He attends the University of Michigan-Dearborn, where he studies political science and business. Representative Jones is a member of the National Guard, Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, the Black Student Union, and the Student Veteran Association. Prior to joining the Michigan Legislature, Representative Jones was elected to the Inkster City Council, to which he provided a fresh and unique perspective. He has also served his community in a variety of capacities such as co-founding the DuBois Club, partnering with Enjoy Detroit, and working with Our Own Wall Street, among a long list of impressive leadership roles with other organizations. Representative Jones is most proud of his Ethiopian-Israelite heritage and his role as a son, brother, cousin, nephew, grandson, a cool uncle, and a dog dad; and
Whereas, Representative Jones was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2016, bringing vibrancy and passion. He provided leadership as the minority vice chair of the Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security Committee and served as a member of the committees on Regulatory Reform and Communications and Technology. He is deeply passionate about justice reform and is a staunch advocate for reducing mass incarceration; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Jewell Jones for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Jones as a token of our appreciation for his service and our best wishes in his future pursuits of peace and love.
