SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 81
In Memory
of
Howard Jones, Sr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Howard Jones, Sr.,
who died January 24, 2009, at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, Howard Jones, Sr., was born February 8, 1915, in
Hempstead, where he attended the public schools and Rock Island
Church; and
WHEREAS, He was married to the late Virginia Steptoe Jones,
and the couple raised four sons; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones was an exemplary citizen and was
respected in the community for his many accomplishments; a devout
Christian, he practiced his faith in his daily life; after moving
to Houston, he became a devoted member of Lyons Unity Missionary
Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave generously to others, and his wisdom, kindness, and dignity
will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he will long be remembered with admiration and
affection by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Howard Jones, Sr.: his children, Willie L. Jones and
Ray C. Jones, Sr.; his sister, Melvina Williams; and his 12
grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Howard Jones, Sr.
Whitmire
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 28, 2009, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate