H.R. No. 1222
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Jordan Winters, Sr., of San Antonio on February 12, 2009,
at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, Born in the community of Wetmore on May 28, 1926,
Jordan Winters was the son of Albert and Louise Winters; as a young
man, he worked alongside his father as a sharecropper until 1944,
when he was drafted by the U.S. Marine Corps, and he served his
country with distinction through the end of World War II; and
WHEREAS, In 1949, he married the love of his life, Evelyn
Jackson, whom he had met while attending Macedonia Baptist Church
in Jourdanton; the couple enjoyed 59 years together and became the
parents of nine children, Edward, Theresa, Vanessa, Melanie,
Remethia, Kevin, Jordan, Cathy Ann, and Marshall Devon; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Winters drove trucks for Matthews Trucking
Company before embarking on a career at Kelly Air Force Base that
would span more than 30 years; and
WHEREAS, This talented Texan joined his brother in a singing
group called the Spiritual Five, and they became well-known
throughout the state and beyond for their soul-inspiring
performances; in 1962, he was ordained a deacon, and through the
years he gave generously of his time to benefit a number of
congregations in and around the Alamo City, including Greater Tree
Mount Temple Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Jordan Winters cherished his faith and the close
relationships he shared with his loved ones, and he will forever
hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jordan Winters,
Sr., and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to
his wife, Evelyn; to his children, Jordan Winters, Jr., and his
wife, Darcy, Edward Winters and his wife, Joyce, Theresa Thompson
and her husband, Richard, Vanessa Fears and her husband, Robert,
Melanie Brooks and her husband, Mike, Remethia Little and her
husband, Harold, and Kevin Troy and his wife, Kathy; to his
brothers, Albert Winters and his wife, Pat, Daniel Winters, Gilbert
Winters, David Winters and his wife, Dorothy, and Timothy Winters
and his wife, Betty; to his sisters, Janie Bennett and Celestine
Winters; to his 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; and to
his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jordan
Winters, Sr.
McClendon
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1222 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 16, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House