H.R. No. 1858
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Richard David Jones, Jr., on April 25, 2011, at the age
of 72; and
WHEREAS, The first child of Frances Carter and Richard
D. Jones, Sr., Richard Jones was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on
April 12, 1939; in 1979, he married the former Josephine Patterson,
and together the couple lovingly raised seven children; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones worked for Reed Boot Company in Houston
for many years, and he was active in his community as a member of
Tabernacle of Praise Family Worship Center; and
WHEREAS, Richard Jones treasured the time he spent in the
company of his family and friends, and those he leaves behind will
in turn cherish their memories of this kind and caring man; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Richard David Jones,
Jr., and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to
his children, Kenneth Patterson, Sharon Thomas Brown and her
husband, Kenneth, Regina Lawrence and her husband, Ricky, Richard
Patterson and his wife, Maudina, Sony Winzet and her husband,
Curtis, Reginal "Bo" Patterson, and Cheryl Christoffersen; to his
sisters, Mary Frances Jones-Harris, Connie Wade-Hamilton, Peggy
Ann Wade-Web, Joann Watch, Barbara Roberts, Andrea Jones, and
Audrey Jones; to his brothers, Curtis Wade, Jr., Randy Jones, Troy
Jones, and Marlow Jones; 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 Richard
David Jones, Jr.
Reynolds
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1858 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 19, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House