H.R. No. 2065
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Jimmie Edward Jones, who passed away on April 20, 2020, at the
age of 65; and
WHEREAS, The son of Jimmie and Mary Alice Jones, Jimmie Jones
was born on October 17, 1954, in Beeville and grew up with a sister,
Nicole; he was a rancher and had a deep love for his land and
livestock; and
WHEREAS, A valued member of his community, Mr. Jones was the
Live Oak County justice of the peace for Precinct 3; for more than
35 years, this esteemed Texan served in the Swinney Switch
Volunteer Fire Department, including 15 years as fire chief, and he
was the assistant chief at the time of his passing; moreover, he was
a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. George Catholic Church
in George West; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Jones enjoyed the love and
support of his wife, Jeanene, and he took great pride in his three
children, Jimmie, Daniel, and Jeanne; with the passing years, he
had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include nine
grandchildren, Julie, Jimmie, Joslyn, Janna, Nathan, Nayla,
Jolene, Smokey, and Beretta; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
community, Jimmie Jones earned the lasting respect and admiration
of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jimmie Edward Jones
and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jimmie
Jones.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2065 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 31, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House