TITLE: In memory of Jimmie Edward Jones.

SUMMARY: In memory of Jimmie Edward Jones.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Jimmie Edward Jones, who passed away on April 20, 2020, at the age of 65; and WHEREAS, The son of Jimmie and Mary Alice Jones, Jimmie Jones was born on October 17, 1954, in Beeville and grew up with a sister, Nicole; he was a rancher and had a deep love for his land and livestock; and WHEREAS, A valued member of his community, Mr. Jones was the Live Oak County justice of the peace for Precinct 3; for more than 35 years, this esteemed Texan served in the Swinney Switch Volunteer Fire Department, including 15 years as fire chief, and he was the assistant chief at the time of his passing; moreover, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. George Catholic Church in George West; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Jones enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Jeanene, and he took great pride in his three children, Jimmie, Daniel, and Jeanne; with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include nine grandchildren, Julie, Jimmie, Joslyn, Janna, Nathan, Nayla, Jolene, Smokey, and Beretta; and WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his community, Jimmie Jones earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jimmie Edward Jones and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jimmie Jones. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2065 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 31, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House