88S10196 AMB-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 22
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Tonja Geanice Fields of
Hooks suffered an immeasurable loss with her passing on May 31,
2023, at the age of 58; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Harold and Ouidamae Neal, the former
Tonja Neal was born in Texarkana on June 11, 1964, and she grew up
with the companionship of two siblings, Joey and Ranay; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Fields enjoyed a rewarding career with the
Hooks Independent School District that spanned more than three
decades; a woman of deep faith, she was also a dedicated member of
Landmark Pentecostal Church for over 50 years; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Fields enjoyed the love
and support of her husband, Jay, with whom she shared nearly four
decades; she was a devoted mother to her three children, Casey,
Chad, and Miranda, and she delighted in becoming "Nonna" to her six
grandchildren, Nicholas, Jace, Cason, Annabella, Noah, and Hudson;
and
WHEREAS, Although she will be deeply missed, the passage of
time will never diminish the joy and love that Tonja Fields brought
into the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 1st
Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Tonja Geanice
Fields and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family:
to her husband, Jay Fields; to her children, Casey Fields and his
wife, Natasha, Chad Fields and his wife, Alyssa, and Miranda Bowman
and her husband, Tyler; to her grandchildren, Nicholas, Jace,
Cason, Annabella, and Noah Fields, and Hudson Bowman; to her
brother, Joey Neal; to her sister, Ranay Ballan; and to her many
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Tonja Fields.