Bill Text: TX SR36 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Tamoria RaShon Jones.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-07-13 - Reported enrolled [SR36 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR36-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Tamoria Jones | ||
| WHEREAS, The death of Tamoria RaShon Jones at the age of 35 | ||
| has brought a profound loss to her family, her friends, and the | ||
| entire Texas legislative community; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Born on May 22, 1988, Tamoria Jones grew up in | ||
| Freeport; she graduated with a bachelor's degree in marketing | ||
| from Prairie View A&M University and went on to complete a | ||
| master's degree in business administration at Texas Woman's | ||
| University; embarking on a career in public service, she began | ||
| working in the office of State Representative Harold V. Dutton, | ||
| Jr., in 2012 and rose to become chief of staff; she continued her | ||
| education as well, earning her law degree magna cum laude from | ||
| Texas Southern University in 2018; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Ms. Jones demonstrated exceptional skill and | ||
| dedication as a committee clerk during multiple sessions, | ||
| furthering the work of the House Committees on Urban Affairs, | ||
| Public Education, and Juvenile Justice and Family Issues; a | ||
| stalwart champion of education and literacy, she brought her | ||
| characteristic enthusiasm and persistence to bear in supporting | ||
| legislation to improve reading scores and effect meaningful | ||
| change in other key areas; moreover, she was committed to | ||
| addressing racial disparities in education outcomes and ensuring | ||
| fairness in rules for charter schools; in tribute to her | ||
| exceptional efforts, the TSU Thurgood Marshall School of Law is | ||
| establishing a scholarship in her honor; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Known to many as "T," Ms. Jones was a caring | ||
| mentor to numerous staff members, and she generously shared her | ||
| knowledge and expertise with anyone in need of assistance; her | ||
| outgoing personality and determination to help others succeed | ||
| endeared her to people of all backgrounds and across political | ||
| divides; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Tamoria Jones set an inspiring example through | ||
| her tireless efforts in behalf of her fellow Texans, and although | ||
| she will be greatly missed, she leaves behind countless friends | ||
| and loved ones whose lives are far richer for having known her; | ||
| now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th | ||
| Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory | ||
| of Tamoria RaShon Jones and extend sincere condolences to all who | ||
| mourn her passing; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be | ||
| prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns | ||
| this day, it do so in memory of Tamoria Jones. | ||
| Miles | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on July 13, 2023, by a | ||
| rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
