81R5029 BGU-D
By: Gattis H.R. No. 235
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jerri Jones stepped down as executive director of
the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center in 2008, after
three years of outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, The Children's Advocacy Center provides assistance
to abused children and supports those who investigate and prosecute
child abuse cases; counselors at the center interview suspected
victims of abuse and offer support and guidance for children and
non-abusing family members; the center conducted more than 600
interviews in 2007; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jones earned her bachelor's degree in political
science at Miami University in Ohio; a 20-year veteran of the U.S.
Marine Corps, she retired as a lieutenant colonel in 1995 and later
worked for six years as a manager for Solectron Corporation; and
WHEREAS, In November 2005, Ms. Jones became the executive
director of the Children's Advocacy Center; under her leadership,
the center moved into a new, 7,500-square-foot building and
expanded its services; Ms. Jones also played an instrumental role
in doubling the staff and nearly doubling the budget, and she sought
to raise public awareness of the center and its work, speaking
before community groups and giving regular tours of the facility;
and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has significantly advanced the
mission of the Children's Advocacy Center, and she may indeed
reflect with pride on the contribution she has made to the welfare
of children and families in Williamson County; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jerri Jones on her exceptional
tenure as executive director of the Williamson County Children's
Advocacy Center and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success in the next exciting chapter of her life; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.