Bill Text: TX HR359 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 359 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Laura "Honey" Hunt Jones.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-03 - Reported enrolled [HR359 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR359-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 359



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of Laura Hunt Jones suffered
	a great loss with the passing of this beloved woman on November 27,
	2010, at the age of 78; and
	WHEREAS, "Honey" Hunt, the daughter of Eula and Leroy Hunt,
	was born in Gonzales on February 28, 1932, and was educated in
	public schools in San Antonio; a natural caregiver who loved to
	minister to the elderly, she was a nurse for more than 35 years, and
	she was also employed by Irving Middle School as a social worker;
	and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Jones was recognized as a gifted vocalist at an
	early age; she was often called on to sing solos at her church, and
	she became a well-known performer in San Antonio and throughout the
	state; though she turned down an opportunity to record
	professionally because she wished to devote herself to her
	children, she used her voice throughout her life to bring comfort
	and enjoyment to others, including the patients she cared for, who
	had the pleasure of hearing her sing on the job; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of strong faith, Mrs. Jones considered
	Palestine Baptist Church her second home for more than seven
	decades; she served as president of its senior choir, lead youth
	sponsor, president of the pastors aide committee, vice president of
	the minister's and deacons' wives committee, and chair of the
	women's day and pastor's anniversary celebrations; moreover, she
	took part in various church missions, served in the youth and music
	departments, and was a worship leader and a district association
	alternate; her passionate loyalty to her congregation inspired new
	members to join and helped convince those who had become inactive to
	return to the fold; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Jones also was a member and soloist with the
	Citywide Revival Choir since its inception and was a coordinator
	for the ensemble for more than 30 years; she was active in her
	community in other ways as well, pioneering the local Neighborhood
	Watch program and volunteering at the School of Excellence in
	Education, a local charter school; and
	WHEREAS, The generosity of spirit and enduring concern for
	others that Honey Jones demonstrated throughout her life were of
	tremendous value to all who had the good fortune to know her, and
	her actions had a lasting and positive influence that will continue
	to resonate long into the future; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Laura "Honey" Hunt
	Jones and extend deepest condolences to the members of her family:
	to her daughters, Charlotte Frierson and Wanda R. Knox; to her
	adopted daughters, Judge Elaine Marshall, Dannie Tomes, and Lorie
	Ricks; to her siblings, Johnny Knox and Mamie D. McGowan; to her
	son-in-law, Hayward Collier; to her grandchildren, Vonda L.
	Collier, Shonte' L. Gonzales and her husband, Luis, Ramont J.
	Bowie, Storm R. Knox, DeAngelo Jones, Laura M. Jones, and JaNise
	Jackson; to her two great-grandchildren; to her many nieces and
	nephews; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Laura Hunt
	Jones.

	McClendon

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 359 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on February 24, 2011.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House