H.R. No. 539
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jerry W. Jones Jr., economic development director
for the City of Richmond, is the recipient of a 2021 Economic
Development 40 Under 40 Award from Development Counsellors
International and Jorgenson Consulting; and
WHEREAS, This biennial accolade recognizes professionals
under the age of 40 whose innovative leadership and diverse skill
sets are helping to build inclusive and equitable economies and
resilient communities; selected from more than 200 nominees, Jerry
Jones was among the 40 individuals honored on March 16 at a virtual
awards ceremony held in conjunction with the International Economic
Development Council Leadership Summit; and
WHEREAS, Named the Richmond economic development director in
November 2020, Mr. Jones oversees project management, among other
duties, and brings more than a decade of experience in workforce
development and regional outreach to his new role; he previously
worked in Louisiana as director of economic development for the
Baton Rouge North Economic Development District and St. John the
Baptist Parish, and he has also served as project manager for the
Central Louisiana Business Incubator, as economic developer for the
Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning and Development Commission,
and as CEO for the Lake Charles North Redevelopment Authority; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones has further distinguished himself through
his civic engagement, serving on the Alexandria City Council as
well as on a number of boards and commissions; he also belongs to
the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Jno G. Lewis Jr. Lodge No. 261;
he holds a political science degree from Southern University and
Agricultural & Mechanical College and True South Basic
Certification in Economic Development from the University of
Southern Mississippi; moreover, he completed the Economic
Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma and the
Authentic Leadership program at the Harvard University John F.
Kennedy School of Government; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Jones has set an outstanding example of
leadership in his field and in his community, and he may indeed take
justifiable pride in his many achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jerry W. Jones Jr. on his receipt
of a 2021 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award 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 Mr. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Jetton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 539 was adopted by the House on April
16, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House