82R6923 JEN-D
By: McClendon H.R. No. 359
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Laura Hunt Jones suffered
a great loss with the passing of this beloved woman on November 27,
2010, at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, "Honey" Hunt, the daughter of Eula and Leroy Hunt,
was born in Gonzales on February 28, 1932, and was educated in
public schools in San Antonio; a natural caregiver who loved to
minister to the elderly, she was a nurse for more than 35 years, and
she was also employed by Irving Middle School as a social worker;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Jones was recognized as a gifted vocalist at an
early age; she was often called on to sing solos at her church, and
she became a well-known performer in San Antonio and throughout the
state; though she turned down an opportunity to record
professionally because she wished to devote herself to her
children, she used her voice throughout her life to bring comfort
and enjoyment to others, including the patients she cared for, who
had the pleasure of hearing her sing on the job; and
WHEREAS, A woman of strong faith, Mrs. Jones considered
Palestine Baptist Church her second home for more than seven
decades; she served as president of its senior choir, lead youth
sponsor, president of the pastors aide committee, vice president of
the minister's and deacons' wives committee, and chair of the
women's day and pastor's anniversary celebrations; moreover, she
took part in various church missions, served in the youth and music
departments, and was a worship leader and a district association
alternate; her passionate loyalty to her congregation inspired new
members to join and helped convince those who had become inactive to
return to the fold; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Jones also was a member and soloist with the
Citywide Revival Choir since its inception and was a coordinator
for the ensemble for more than 30 years; she was active in her
community in other ways as well, pioneering the local Neighborhood
Watch program and volunteering at the School of Excellence in
Education, a local charter school; and
WHEREAS, The generosity of spirit and enduring concern for
others that Honey Jones demonstrated throughout her life were of
tremendous value to all who had the good fortune to know her, and
her actions had a lasting and positive influence that will continue
to resonate long into the future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Laura "Honey" Hunt
Jones and extend deepest condolences to the members of her family:
to her daughters, Charlotte Frierson and Wanda R. Knox; to her
adopted daughters, Judge Elaine Marshall, Dannie Tomes, and Lorie
Ricks; to her siblings, Johnny Knox and Mamie D. McGowan; to her
son-in-law, Hayward Collier; to her grandchildren, Vonda L.
Collier, Shonte' L. Gonzales and her husband, Luis, Ramont J.
Bowie, Storm R. Knox, DeAngelo Jones, Laura M. Jones, and JaNise
Jackson; to her two great-grandchildren; to her many nieces and
nephews; and to her 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 Laura Hunt
Jones.