Bill Text: TX HR899 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 899 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of William Henry "Hank" Jones Sr. of Glen Rose.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-11 - Reported enrolled [HR899 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR899-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 899



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of William Henry Jones Sr.
	of Glen Rose were deeply saddened by his passing on March 30, 2021,
	at the age of 78; and
	WHEREAS, Born near Chalk Mountain on April 27, 1942, Hank
	Jones was the son of Samuel Timothy and Georgia Mae Jones, and he
	grew up with the companionship of eight siblings, Louis, Tim,
	Peggy, Willie, Georgia, Catherine, Naomi, and Philip; he graduated
	from Glen Rose High School and went on to attend Texas Christian
	University, where he joined the Army ROTC; answering his nation's
	call to duty, he served in the U.S. Army for 24 years, including a
	tour in Vietnam, before retiring as the military attaché at the U.S.
	Embassy in Tokyo at the rank of lieutenant colonel; and
	WHEREAS, After returning to civilian life, Mr. Jones opened
	Century 21 Quad J Realty and enjoyed a successful career in the real
	estate business; active in his community, he served on the school
	board of the Glen Rose Independent School District and was involved
	in several civic and philanthropic organizations, including the
	American Legion, the Lions Club, Boy Scouts of America, and the
	Somervell County Republican Club; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, he benefited from the love and
	support of his wife, Deedee, with whom he shared a rewarding union
	that spanned nearly 55 years; he took great pride in their two
	children, Hank and Ray, and with the passing years, he had the
	pleasure of seeing his family grow to include two grandchildren and
	two great-grandchildren; he delighted in spending time on his farm
	and hosting family gatherings in Glen Rose and on the Brazos River;
	a man of faith, he was a valued congregant of First United Methodist
	Church of Glen Rose and Granbury Church of the Nazarene; and
	WHEREAS, A proud military veteran, devoted family man, and
	friend to many, Hank Jones lived a caring and purposeful life, and
	those who were privileged to share in his love and affection will
	forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of William Henry Jones
	Sr. and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to
	his wife, Deedee; to his sons, Hank and his wife, Julie, and Ray and
	his wife, Dallice; to his grandchildren, Brittney and Ray; to his
	great-grandchildren, Noah and Katy; to his sisters, Peggy, Willie,
	Georgia, Catherine, and Naomi; to his brother, Philip; and to his
	other relatives and friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of the resolution be prepared
	for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives
	adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Hank Jones.

	Slawson

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	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 899 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on May 8, 2021.

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	Chief Clerk of the House