TITLE: Honoring Harold Jones on his selection as the recipient of the 2011 Rita Harmon Volunteer Service Award by the Lubbock Area United Way.

SUMMARY: Honoring Harold Jones on his selection as the recipient of the 2011 Rita Harmon Volunteer Service Award by the Lubbock Area United Way.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Harold Jones has been named the recipient of the 2011 Rita Harmon Volunteer Service Award by the Lubbock Area United Way; and WHEREAS, Presented each year since 1993, the honor is bestowed on an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to serving others, determination and persistence in fulfilling volunteer obligations, loyalty and integrity, involvement in community activities in addition to the United Way, and a dedication to helping the people of Lubbock; and WHEREAS, Born in Greenville, Mr. Jones grew up in Sulphur Springs, where he played varsity sports and was president of his high school class; after graduation, he began his career and made what would become the first of many donations he would make to the United Way through the years; he moved in 1952 to Lubbock, where he managed the bookkeeping and posting department of Lubbock National Bank; in the early 1960s, he entered the insurance industry with Southwestern Life and recently retired after a remarkable 40-year tenure with Northwestern Mutual; and WHEREAS, Beyond his work for the United Way, Mr. Jones has given generously of his time and resources to a number of worthy groups; he has volunteered with the Covenant Health System Foundation, the Volunteer Center of Lubbock, the Rotary Club, the Lubbock Area Foundation, St. Mary of the Plains Hospital, Hospice of Lubbock, Goodwill Industries, the South Plains Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, and Prevent Blindness America; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jones is an avid supporter of Texas Tech University, to which he is a scholarship donor while also serving as a member of its Chancellor's Council; in all of his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife of 61 years, Alline, his son and daughter, his three grandchildren, and his three great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Those individuals who willingly give of themselves to better the world around them are indeed deserving of our profound gratitude, and Harold Jones is indeed one such person who has enriched the lives of countless people through his selfless volunteerism; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Harold Jones on his selection as the recipient of the 2011 Rita Harmon Volunteer Service Award by the Lubbock Area United Way and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 608 was adopted by the House on March 10, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House