TITLE: In memory of Carolyn Y. Rogers Jones.

SUMMARY: In memory of Carolyn Y. Rogers Jones.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of Carolyn Y. Rogers Jones, who died January 25, 2017, at the age of 72; and WHEREAS, Carolyn Rogers was born on November 9, 1944, and she grew up in Abilene with her two siblings; she graduated from Woodson High School in 1963, and she attended Bishop College; and WHEREAS, Carolyn met her true love, Thomas G. Jones, in 1967, and they were married the following year; they were blessed with four children, who were a source of great pride and joy; and WHEREAS, Carolyn lived a life of faithful Christian service; she shared membership at Mount Zion Baptist Church and Plum Street Methodist Church before joining the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church with her family, and she later joined the congregation of Saint Luke United Methodist Church with her husband; and WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother who was beloved throughout the community, she leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Carolyn Y. Rogers Jones; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Carolyn Rogers Jones. West President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 1, 2017, by a rising vote.