SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 513
In Memory
of
Stephen Jones
WHEREAS, Sergeant Stephen Jones of the Concho County
Sheriff's Office was killed in the line of duty on May 10, 2021,
at the age of 34, and the tragic passing of this exemplary officer
is a tremendous loss to his family, his department, and his
community; and
WHEREAS, Born in San Angelo on July 9, 1986, Stephen Jones
was the son of Doug and Nola Jones; he grew up with the
companionship of four brothers, James, Mark, David, and Daniel,
and three sisters, Marie, Teresa, and Sarah, and he graduated
from his homeschool program in 2005; setting his sights on a
career in law enforcement, he earned his basic peace officer
certification from the Concho Valley Council of Governments; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones joined the force as a deputy with the
Concho County Sheriff's Office; well-liked and widely admired in
his community, he impressed his fellow citizens with his
kindness, his cheerful demeanor, and his willingness to lend a
helping hand whenever he was needed; to his colleagues in the
sheriff's office, he was like family, and after his untimely
death, his department vowed to honor his legacy by retiring his
badge and unit number; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Jones shared a rewarding marriage with
the love of his life, Rebekah Jones, whom he wed on May 28, 2005;
a devoted father, he deeply cherished his five children, Tyrel,
Kimber, Dakota, Grace, and Katie; in addition to spending time
with his loved ones, he enjoyed being outdoors, and he took great
pleasure in ranching, hunting, and shooting; and
WHEREAS, Embodying the highest ideals of the law
enforcement profession, Sergeant Stephen Jones served his
community and his state with compassion, integrity, and honor,
and although he is gone, his dedication and sacrifice will never
be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Sergeant Stephen
Jones and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Rebekah Jones; to his children, Tyrel Jones,
Kimber Jones, Dakota Jones, Grace Jones, and Katie Jones; to his
parents, Doug and Nola Jones; to his siblings, James Jones, Mark
Jones, Marie Jones, David Jones, Teresa Jones, Daniel Jones, and
Sarah Jones; to his father- and mother-in-law, Thomas and Tammy
Coder; and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Sergeant Stephen Jones.
Perry
Alvarado Hancock Nichols Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Paxton Bettencourt Hinojosa Paxton
Bettencourt Hinojosa Paxton
Birdwell Huffman Powell Birdwell Huffman Powell
Birdwell Huffman Powell
Blanco Hughes Schwertner Blanco Hughes Schwertner
Blanco Hughes Schwertner
Buckingham Johnson Seliger Buckingham Johnson Seliger
Buckingham Johnson Seliger
Campbell Kolkhorst Springer Campbell Kolkhorst Springer
Campbell Kolkhorst Springer
Creighton Lucio Taylor Creighton Lucio Taylor
Creighton Lucio Taylor
Eckhardt Menéndez West Eckhardt Menéndez West
Eckhardt Menéndez West
Gutierrez Miles Whitmire Gutierrez Miles Whitmire
Gutierrez Miles Whitmire
Hall Nelson Zaffirini Hall Nelson Zaffirini
Hall Nelson Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 28, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Paxton
Birdwell Huffman Powell
Blanco Hughes Schwertner
Buckingham Johnson Seliger
Campbell Kolkhorst Springer
Creighton Lucio Taylor
Eckhardt Menéndez West
Gutierrez Miles Whitmire
Hall Nelson Zaffirini