Bill Text: TX HR1945 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 1945 (Prior Session Legislation)

TX State Legislature page for HR1945

Bill Title: In memory of Larry "L. J." Jones of Spurger.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-05-16 - Reported enrolled [HR1945 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR1945-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 1945



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, There are no words that can diminish the pain caused
	by a young life cut short, but those who shared in the love and
	friendship of Larry Edgar Jones of Spurger may find comfort in their
	memories of this special young man, who died on April 22, 2013, at
	the age of 18; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Melissa Chance and Larry Jones, "L. J."
	Jones was born on April 1, 1995; he was a senior at Warren High
	School, where he was ranked in the top four of his class and was a
	member of the National Honor Society; in addition, he played in the
	band and participated in UIL solo and ensemble competition; he was
	also a UIL competitor in science and math, and he was planning to
	study chemical engineering at Texas A&M University; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Jones loved animals and was a member of the
	Future Farmers of America; he showed animals at the Houston
	Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Tyler County Fair, and the Southeast
	Texas State Fair, and he earned the affectionate nickname "the
	Squirrel Whisperer"; and
	WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Jones attended Freedom
	Fellowship Church in Silsbee and was an active member of its youth
	group; he had a heart of gold and a wonderful sense of humor that
	brightened the lives of innumerable people; and
	WHEREAS, Although his days were far too few, the kindness and
	compassion with which L. J. Jones lived his life will forever be
	remembered by all who were fortunate enough to know him; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Larry "L. J." Jones
	and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
	parents, Missy and Daniel Nicholson; to his sisters, Jessica
	Nicholson and Jackie Jones; to his brothers, Matthew Nicholson and
	Chris Landers; to his grandparents, Joyce Elaine Philips and her
	husband, Roy, CoCo and Freddie Chance, and Heidi and Bob Nicholson;
	to his aunts and uncles, Naomi and Dale Chance, Pam and Robert
	Nicholson, and Shannon Simmons; and to his many other relatives and
	friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House
	of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
	L. J. Jones.

	White

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 1945 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on May 15, 2013.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House