H.R. No. 2709
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, John Jones of Van Horn has ably served the people of
Culberson County for more than two decades, and he has demonstrated
a lasting commitment to improving his community; and
WHEREAS, During his five terms as county commissioner,
Mr. Jones worked with his fellow commissioners to offer abatements
to bring the wind power industry to the county; the commissioners
established a hospital district and served as an interim board of
directors until they could hold elections for the district board;
Mr. Jones also collaborated with other leaders in Van Horn to create
a youth activity center, improve roads, and institute a
mosquito-control program; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan played a significant role in the
effort to obtain funding for courthouse renovations and helped
sheriffs in their efforts to keep the jail in compliance, purchase
new vehicles and radios, and expand communications capabilities;
during the 1990s, he demonstrated invaluable leadership in guiding
the county through financial turbulence following the closing of a
major industrial facility; moreover, he was instrumental in
procuring grant money for a tire disposal program that resulted in
the removal of more than 4,000 junk tires from the Van Horn area;
after leaving office, he generously consented to continue guiding
the cleanup in 2009, in view of the project's vital importance to
public health; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant, Mr. Jones currently
chairs the Culberson County Appraisal Board and serves as vice
chair of the Chihuahuan Desert Resource Conservation and
Development Area, Inc., and as general manager of the Culberson
County Groundwater Conservation District; in addition, he
previously served a term as a city alderman for Van Horn; and
WHEREAS, John Jones has made a positive difference in
Culberson County through his numerous significant contributions to
civic life, and he can take justifiable pride in his exemplary
record of achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor John Jones for his noteworthy public
service and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Gallego
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2709 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House