Bill Text: TX HCR93 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: In memory of Steven Jones of Lubbock.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 3)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-28 - Signed by the Governor [HCR93 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HCR93-Introduced.html

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83R17213 LB-D
By: Perry H.C.R. No. 93

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Residents of Lubbock County lost an esteemed civic
leader with the death of Steven Jones on June 25, 2012, at the age of
59; and
WHEREAS, The son of Charlie and Peggy Wilson Jones, Steve
Jones was born on February 21, 1953, in Lubbock; he graduated from
New Deal High School and attended Texas Tech University before
returning to the farm where he grew up; in 1973, he married his high
school sweetheart, Patti James, and they became the parents of
three sons, Chad, Casey, and Charles; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones had an abiding love of the land, and he
began his long career in the agricultural industry with his father,
operating under the name Charlie and Steve Jones Farms and later
Jones Produce; for the last 12 years of his life, he ran S&P Jones
Farms with his wife and his son Casey; moreover, he was a partner in
Jones and Young Livestock, breeding swine that won awards in 4-H and
FFA livestock shows across Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and
Wyoming; in 1982, he was recognized with the Outstanding Young
Farmer of Texas award; and
WHEREAS, Committed to preserving the livelihood of farmers
across the state, Mr. Jones was a member of the Boll Weevil
Eradication Program, served as president of the Lubbock County Ag
Committee and the Lubbock County Farm Bureau, and was an active
leader with the Texas AgriLife Demonstration Trials; he further
contributed to his community as a member of the New Deal First
Methodist Church; in addition, he served on the New Deal
Independent School District Board of Trustees for 12 years,
including several years as president; and
WHEREAS, When not working or volunteering, Mr. Jones loved
spending time with his family; he was also an avid bird hunter, and
he greatly enjoyed bow hunting; and
WHEREAS, Although Steve Jones is deeply missed, memories of
his warm smile, wonderful sense of humor, and dedication to the work
he loved remain to comfort and inspire those he leaves behind; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Steve Jones and extend deepest
sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Patti; to his
sons, Chad and Casey and his wife, Lacy; to his sisters, Rita Binder
and her husband, Bobby, Deanie Allen, and Karen Dunn and her
husband, Rickey; to his brother, Phillip Jones, and his wife,
Denise; 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 Legislature
adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Steve Jones.