Bill Text: TX SR384 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Julia "Judy" Jones Matthews.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-06 - Reported enrolled [SR384 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR384-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 384
In Memory
of
Julia Jones Matthews
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Abilene in mourning the loss of Julia "Judy" Jones Matthews,
who died November 17, 2016, at the age of 97; and
WHEREAS, Judy Matthews was an exemplary citizen whose
generous spirit and commitment to public service had a profound
impact on the Abilene community; and
WHEREAS, She was born into a family with deep roots in the
Abilene area; her ancestors included Captain Morgan Jones, a
Texas railroader and one of the city's pioneers; and
WHEREAS, She was a cofounder and longtime president of the
Dodge Jones Foundation, which is named in honor of her late brother;
the foundation continues to play a vital role in supporting many
of Abilene's community-based organizations and was instrumental
in creating what became Texas Tech University's Health Sciences
Center on Pine Street; and
WHEREAS, She was honored as an Abilenian of the Millennium
by the Abilene Reporter-News in 2000, and later that same year,
she was named Citizen of the Year; and
WHEREAS, A woman of vision, courage, and compassion, she
gave unselfishly to others, and her graciousness, her remarkable
philanthropic spirit, and her enthusiasm for living each day to
the fullest were an inspiration to all who knew her and all who
were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family and friends of Julia Jones Matthews; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Julia Jones Matthews.
Buckingham
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 6, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate