83R5729 JWI-D
By: Button H.R. No. 284
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Ronald E. Jones III is concluding his
tenure as mayor of Garland in 2013, drawing to a close a
distinguished record of service that has greatly benefited his
fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Jones was elected mayor of Garland in 2007,
and over the course of his three consecutive terms in office, he has
striven to improve the quality of life for area residents by
encouraging business development, protecting the environment, and
promoting community fellowship; and
WHEREAS, Establishing an excellent working relationship with
the city council, Mayor Jones helped pass a unanimously approved
budget in 2007-2008 and again in 2010-2011; moreover, he oversaw
the success of Garland's downtown and mixed-use development,
introduced a temporary employment program, and welcomed new
businesses; and
WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the city adopted the Garland
Goes Green campaign, which encourages residents to live healthier
lifestyles while increasing public awareness of sustainability and
conservation efforts; in addition, he launched the Good Neighbor
Award, which recognizes residents and businesses that have
demonstrated a commitment to improving the appearance of their
property and their neighborhoods; he also hosted "Evening In" and
"Evening Out" events to discuss topics of importance with his
fellow citizens to broaden his accessibility and increase the
transparency of city government; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Mayor Jones has been honored by many
organizations for his dedicated public service; a graduate of the
first Leadership Garland class, he received the Outstanding
Leadership and Mark of Excellence awards from the North Texas
Chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators and
was named Public Service Official of the Year by the Texas Public
Power Association; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Dallas, Ronald Jones attended
James Madison High School and earned his bachelor's degree from
Dallas Baptist University, his master's degree from Abilene
Christian University, and his doctorate from Cornerstone
University; before serving as mayor, he held the post of assistant
city manager, and as a management consultant to the city manager, he
helped set up a relief center for victims of Hurricane Katrina; in
addition to serving in municipal government, he taught business at
El Centro College in Dallas for 10 years and he has served in
numerous capacities at New Hope Baptist Church, where he is taking
on the role of senior pastor in January 2013; and
WHEREAS, For 46 years, Mayor Jones has benefited from the
love and support of his wife, Dr. Peggy R. Jones, and he takes great
pride in their sons, Ronald and Daryl; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant for nearly three decades,
Ronald E. Jones III has made Garland an even better place in which
to live and work, and he may indeed reflect with pride on all that he
has accomplished for the city; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Ronald Jones III for his outstanding
leadership as mayor of the City of Garland and extend to him sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mayor Jones as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.