SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 15
In Memory
of
Martin Joseph Jones
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Sister Martin Joseph Jones, who died
April 29, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1923, Martin
Joseph Jones grew up in Houston and graduated from John H. Reagan
High School in 1941; in 1943, she entered the Sisters of Saint
Mary of Namur, and she pronounced her vows in 1952; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable woman dedicated 70 years of her
life to the Sisters of Saint Mary of Namur and was highly esteemed
as an educator, archivist, and librarian; and
WHEREAS, Sister Martin received a bachelor's degree from
Our Lady of Victory College in Fort Worth and taught at parochial
schools until she was asked to prepare for a new stage in her
career of service; and
WHEREAS, She earned a master's degree in library science
from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., in
1956 in order to become the first librarian at the University of
Dallas, where she served for six years; she then established the
library at Nolan High School and served there for seven years;
and
WHEREAS, She taught for a year in Kenmore, New York, and
then returned to her work as a librarian; she worked in the
library of the State University of New York at Buffalo for more
than 26 years and served there as head of archives, Special
Collections, for two decades; during this time, she also helped
to organize the archives for the Sisters of Saint Mary Generalate
in Namur, Belgium, and for the Buffalo Diocese; and
WHEREAS, Sister Martin was a warm and caring person whose
outgoing nature and enthusiasm for life were inspiring; during
her 70-year career, her love for knowledge and her commitment to
her faith had a profound impact on all those who encountered her;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
of Sister Martin Joseph Jones; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her loved ones as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
in memory of Sister Martin Joseph Jones.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 6, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate