H.R. No. 354
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Minnie Christinia Jones of San Antonio on August 7, 2010,
at the age of 100; and
WHEREAS, Born in Luling on May 9, 1910, the former Minnie
Christinia was the daughter of John and Idella Christinia; she
moved to San Antonio with her family in 1918 and finished the eighth
grade at the Douglass School; in 1924, she married Lehman Thompson,
and they later became the parents of two daughters, Clarice and
Annie Lee; after marrying Isiah Jones, she became the mother of
another daughter, Sharron; and
WHEREAS, This intrepid Texan began working as a dishwasher at
the age of 12 or 13, although her small stature required her to
stand on a box; she then earned her living as a maid in private homes
and at retail establishments and bought her first home by the time
she was 21; ever determined to better herself, Mrs. Jones sought a
job at Kelly Air Force Base when women became eligible for civil
service positions there; she was employed at the base for nearly
three decades before her retirement; and
WHEREAS, A devoted mother, Mrs. Jones always made time for
her children and their friends; she prepared a large and lavish
dinner every week after church, while flawlessly dressed in her
Sunday best; for more than 75 years, she was a valued member of
Mount Zion First Baptist Church, where she set an inspiring example
of faith and compassion for others; she also maintained a high
standard of style in her attire, continuing to wear high heels even
after she was obliged to make use of a walker; and
WHEREAS, Minnie Jones overcame life's challenges with grace
and steadfast resolve, and she touched many hearts through her
kindness; those who were privileged to know her will forever
remember her with deep admiration; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Minnie Christinia
Jones and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family:
to her daughters, Clarice Jackson, Annie Lee Thompson, and Sharron
White; to her four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and
to her many other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Minnie
Jones.
McClendon
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 354 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 24, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House