SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 22
In Memory
of
Tonja Fields
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 State of Texas, 88th
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.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 20, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate