83R25297 BPG-D
By: White H.R. No. 1945
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, There are no words that can diminish the pain caused
by a young life cut short, but those who shared in the love and
friendship of Larry Edgar Jones of Spurger may find comfort in their
memories of this special young man, who died on April 22, 2013, at
the age of 18; and
WHEREAS, The son of Melissa Chance and Larry Jones, "L. J."
Jones was born on April 1, 1995; he was a senior at Warren High
School, where he was ranked in the top four of his class and was a
member of the National Honor Society; in addition, he played in the
band and participated in UIL solo and ensemble competition; he was
also a UIL competitor in science and math, and he was planning to
study chemical engineering at Texas A&M University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones loved animals and was a member of the
Future Farmers of America; he showed animals at the Houston
Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Tyler County Fair, and the Southeast
Texas State Fair, and he earned the affectionate nickname "the
Squirrel Whisperer"; and
WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Jones attended Freedom
Fellowship Church in Silsbee and was an active member of its youth
group; he had a heart of gold and a wonderful sense of humor that
brightened the lives of innumerable people; and
WHEREAS, Although his days were far too few, the kindness and
compassion with which L. J. Jones lived his life will forever be
remembered by all who were fortunate enough to know him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Larry "L. J." Jones
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
parents, Missy and Daniel Nicholson; to his sisters, Jessica
Nicholson and Jackie Jones; to his brothers, Matthew Nicholson and
Chris Landers; to his grandparents, Joyce Elaine Philips and her
husband, Roy, CoCo and Freddie Chance, and Heidi and Bob Nicholson;
to his aunts and uncles, Naomi and Dale Chance, Pam and Robert
Nicholson, and Shannon Simmons; and to his many other relatives and
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
L. J. Jones.