81R584 JNC-D
By: Hilderbran H.R. No. 23
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Hunt lost a respected fellow citizen
with the passing of Jack Dell Stone, Sr., on September 1, 2007, at
the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, A native of California, Mr. Stone was born on June
22, 1921, in Los Angeles; during his years at Beverly Hills High
School, he served as a drum major in the marching band and earned
his pilot's license; after graduation, he was accepted into the
prestigious California Institute of Technology, where he earned a
degree in chemical engineering; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stone went on to serve his country in the Pacific
Theater as a member of the U.S. Navy; at the end of World War II, he
moved to Houston and gained employment with the Fluor Corporation;
and
WHEREAS, He shared more than half a century of marriage with
his wife, Patricia, with whom he raised four children and was
further blessed with 13 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, In retirement, Mr. Stone relocated to Hunt and
became active in the Kerrville Bible Church, where he performed
several service ministries; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Jack Stone will
remember his strong faith and his love of family, community, and
country; though he will be deeply missed, his memory will live on in
the hearts of the many people whose lives he touched; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jack Dell Stone, Sr.,
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Patricia Conway Stone; to his sons, Jack Stone, Jr., and his
wife, Kathy, Patrick Stone and his wife, Sonya, and Bill Stone and
his wife, Janelle; to his daughter, Jennifer Rose and her husband,
Scott; to his 13 grandchildren; to his brother, Glen; 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 Jack Dell
Stone, Sr.