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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 250
By Camper
HJR0250
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A RESOLUTION to honor and commend John Jones for his
contributions to the State of Tennessee.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should specially
recognize those estimable individuals who, through their extraordinary efforts, have
distinguished themselves as community leaders of whom we can all be proud; and
WHEREAS, one such noteworthy person is John Jones, a highly respected individual
who has dedicated himself to serving his community and living an active and healthy lifestyle
during his retirement; and
WHEREAS, born on January 30, 1955, in Tunica, Mississippi, John Jones relocated to
Memphis after his graduation from Rosa Fort High School; and
WHEREAS, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Mr. Jones enjoys the love and
support of his wife of forty-three years, Angela Jones, and their two sons, Timothy and
Reginald, and three grandchildren, Tamia, Lyric, and Bailee; and
WHEREAS, before taking his well-deserved retirement, Mr. Jones was employed as a
truck driver for FedEx, where he earned a reputation for his dedication and strong work ethic;
and
WHEREAS, he is an active and faithful member of Breath of Life Christian Center, where
he assists in baptisms, senior fellowship, security, and wherever he may be needed; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones's commitment to his community and his faith is evident through
his tireless efforts to support local initiatives, including his participation, at the age of sixty-nine,
in the St. Jude Marathon, completing the entire twenty-six-mile course for the second
consecutive year this past December; and
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WHEREAS, John Jones epitomizes the spirit and commitment that are characteristic of
a true Tennessean; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the members of this General Assembly acknowledge
this esteemed gentleman; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
FOURTEENTH GEN ERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING, that we honor and commend John Jones for his lifetime of contributions to his
community and the State of Tennessee and extend to him our best wishes for much continued
success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.