88R22776 AMB-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 416
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Jon Edward Jasper of Troup on March 31, 2023, at the age
of 75; and
WHEREAS, The son of Hubert and Opal Jasper, Jon Jasper was
born in Decatur, Indiana, on August 17, 1947, and he grew up in
Kentucky with the companionship of two siblings, Richard and Mary
Carolyn; he graduated from Clark County High School and went on to
attend the University of Kentucky, where he earned a degree in
chemical engineering; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from college, Mr. Jasper moved to
Texas and subsequently embarked on a lengthy career in the oil and
gas industry; in 1992, he started his own company, Engineering,
Procurement & Construction, Inc., which is now known as Jasper
Ventures, Inc.; over the course of his 31-year tenure leading the
company, he earned the respect of his employees and distinguished
himself through his kindness, generosity, and exemplary work ethic;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jasper and his wife, Susan, shared a rewarding
relationship that spanned 53 years; he was a devoted father to his
three children, Carrie-Ann, Jane, and Brent, and with the passing
years, he had the pleasure of watching his family grow to include
numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a man of strong
faith, he was a longtime member of Green Acres Baptist Church and
was active in a range of evangelism and discipleship initiatives;
in his leisure hours, he enjoyed spending time with his family at
the lake, cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats, and having breakfast
on Saturday mornings with the Corvettes of Tyler club; furthermore,
he supported various nonprofits and provided loving homes for
numerous stray and foster dogs over the years; and
WHEREAS, Although Jon Jasper will be deeply missed, he has
left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they will
forever cherish; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of Jon Edward Jasper and extend
sincere condolences to his loved ones; 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 Jon Jasper.