H.R. No. 639 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Alan Jones of Wimberley celebrated his 68th birthday on September 28, 2022, to the delight of his family and friends; and WHEREAS, The son of Milam and Bobbie Jones, Alan Jones was born in Houston in 1954 and grew up with six siblings; at the age of five, he moved with his family to Wimberley; there, he played football, basketball, and baseball at Hays High School and was a member of the Class of 1973; following his graduation from Temple Junior College, he joined his father at a mining operation in Poteau, Oklahoma; later, he took a job at a glass plant owned by Scott Glass; and WHEREAS, In 1981, Mr. Jones married Carolyn Lovell, and the couple moved to Jourdanton, where they raised their son, Robert; Mr. Jones worked for Morrison-Knudsen at the Atascosa Mining Company until 1998, when he changed careers and went into sales at Capitol Chevrolet; after 20 years with the company, he retired as sales desk manager; and WHEREAS, Residents of Wimberley since 1999, Mr. Jones and his wife enjoy hosting family and friends at their home; Mr. Jones also takes pleasure in hunting, golfing, and working in the yard; and WHEREAS, Fondly known as the "Mayor of Jones Hill," Alan Jones has earned the admiration and affection of all who are privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Alan Jones on his 68th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; 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. Zwiener ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 639 was adopted by the House on March 30, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House