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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 121
BY REPRESENTATIVE JAMES
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Johnnie Anderson Jones of
Baton Rouge
A RESOLUTION1
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Johnnie2
Anderson Jones, Jr., of Baton Rouge.3
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sadness that the Louisiana House of4
Representatives has learned of the death of Johnnie Anderson Jones, Jr., of Baton Rouge, on5
Sunday, May 4, 2014, in York, Pennsylvania, at the age of sixty-four; and6
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones graduated from Baton Rouge High School, Louisiana State7
University, and Southern University Law School; he was also a veteran of the United States8
Army and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; and9
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones was a highly respected and admired attorney throughout10
Louisiana; he practiced law for over twenty-five years in the Baton Rouge area and was a11
member of the Louisiana Bar Association and the Baton Rouge Bar Association; and12
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones is survived by his loving and devoted wife of forty-two years,13
Mary Louise Spand Jones; his parents Johnnie A. Jones and Sebell Elizabeth Chase Jones;14
one daughter, Stefanie D. Jones; one son, Kyle S. Jones; one daughter-in-law, Thaisa Gee15
Jones; one brother, Adair D. Jones; two sisters-in-law, Zavia Mae Piper-Jones and Gladys16
Jones Campbell; and a host of many loving friends and extended family; and17
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones was supportive of his friends and family in all of their18
personal and professional pursuits, and he will always be remembered for his encouraging19
and uplifting words and spirit; and20 HLS 14RS-4507 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, with the death of Johnnie Jones, Louisiana has lost one of her finest1
sons and he leaves behind a rich legacy of hard work, professionalism, integrity, and2
intellect; and3
WHEREAS, the death of Johnnie Jones has left an unspeakable emptiness in the4
hearts of his family members and friends who are left to cherish his precious memories; and5
WHEREAS, Johnnie Jones's life was a gift to his community, and his legacy will6
continue to bring honor and pride to his family, his friends, and the state of Louisiana.7
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the8
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express deepest sympathies to the members of the9
family of Johnnie Anderson Jones, Jr., does hereby record for posterity his many10
accomplishments and achievements, does hereby extend the hope that Mr. Jones's family11
will be granted the strength they need to cope with his death, and does hereby express the12
deep regret of the entire state upon the loss of this extraordinary man.13
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted14
to the family of Johnnie Anderson Jones, Jr.15
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
James HR No. 121
Expresses condolences upon the death of Johnnie Anderson Jones, Jr. of Baton Rouge