Bill Text: TX HR47 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: In memory of Jack Raymond Stone.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-11 - Reported enrolled [HR47 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR47-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 47
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
  meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
  of Jack Raymond Stone, who passed away on August 13, 2017, at the
  age of 86; and
         WHEREAS, Jack Stone was born to Marshall and Jewell Stone on
  September 8, 1930, in Nacogdoches; he graduated from both
  Nacogdoches High School and Stephen F. Austin State University with
  honors and served in the United States military; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Stone enjoyed a successful career in banking,
  and he served the First State Bank of Wells as president; he also
  chaired the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, and he helped the
  Texas State Railroad's "iron horse" become a nationally recognized
  tourist attraction; at the age of 60, he moved to Montana, where he
  embarked on a second career as an attorney and won a case before the
  Montana Supreme Court; and
         WHEREAS, A dedicated family man, Mr. Stone wed Shirley Bailey
  on August 2, 1952, and the couple shared a rewarding marriage that
  spanned nearly four decades; following Mrs. Stone's death in 1991,
  Mr. Stone was fortunate enough to find love again with his second
  wife, the former Sara Benchoff; he took great pride in his children,
  Robin and Bryant, and his stepchildren, Ed and Sara, and with the
  passing years, he was further blessed with a number of cherished
  grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Mr. Stone could often be found
  hunting, fishing, or simply enjoying the outdoors; he received
  numerous awards for his contributions to his community, and he
  published an autobiography, Every Man Dies, Not Every Man Lives, in
  2010; and
         WHEREAS, While the death of Jack Stone has brought
  immeasurable sorrow to his family and friends, he has left behind a
  legacy that will forever be treasured by all those who held him
  dear; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jack Raymond Stone and
  extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jack Stone.
 
  Clardy
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 47 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on March 6, 2019.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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