TITLE: Congratulating Iris McCauley Jones of Center on her 90th birthday.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Iris McCauley Jones of Center on her 90th birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Iris McCauley Jones of Center is celebrating her 90th birthday on May 31, 2013, to the delight of her family and friends; and WHEREAS, Born in 1923 in San Augustine County, the former Iris McCauley married Melvin Jones on October 25, 1941, and they raised three children, Wanda, Linda, and Tommy; over the course of their 55-year marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Jones took great pleasure in spontaneously embarking on leisurely road trips; although Mr. Jones passed away in 1996, today Mrs. Jones shares in the love and affection of four grandchildren, Kent Hanszen, Brooke Paddie, Lee Jones, and Jessica Page, and eight great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Emily, Sam, Iris, Christopher, Noah, Linda, and Dawson; and WHEREAS, For many years, Mrs. Jones handled all the accounting duties for the family business; now retired, she enjoys playing bridge, sewing and doing other needlework, and spending time with her family and friends, who know her as "Gals"; and WHEREAS, Iris Jones holds a special place in the hearts of her loved ones, and she may indeed reflect with satisfaction on nine decades of life well lived; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Iris Jones on her 90th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Paddie Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3098 was adopted by the House on May 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House