TITLE: In memory of Larry "L. J." Jones of Spurger.

SUMMARY: In memory of Larry "L. J." Jones of Spurger.

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WHEREAS, There are no words that can diminish the pain caused by a young life cut short, but those who shared in the love and friendship of Larry Edgar Jones of Spurger may find comfort in their memories of this special young man, who died on April 22, 2013, at the age of 18; and WHEREAS, The son of Melissa Chance and Larry Jones, "L. J." Jones was born on April 1, 1995; he was a senior at Warren High School, where he was ranked in the top four of his class and was a member of the National Honor Society; in addition, he played in the band and participated in UIL solo and ensemble competition; he was also a UIL competitor in science and math, and he was planning to study chemical engineering at Texas A&M University; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jones loved animals and was a member of the Future Farmers of America; he showed animals at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Tyler County Fair, and the Southeast Texas State Fair, and he earned the affectionate nickname "the Squirrel Whisperer"; and WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Jones attended Freedom Fellowship Church in Silsbee and was an active member of its youth group; he had a heart of gold and a wonderful sense of humor that brightened the lives of innumerable people; and WHEREAS, Although his days were far too few, the kindness and compassion with which L. J. Jones lived his life will forever be remembered by all who were fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Larry "L. J." Jones and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his parents, Missy and Daniel Nicholson; to his sisters, Jessica Nicholson and Jackie Jones; to his brothers, Matthew Nicholson and Chris Landers; to his grandparents, Joyce Elaine Philips and her husband, Roy, CoCo and Freddie Chance, and Heidi and Bob Nicholson; to his aunts and uncles, Naomi and Dale Chance, Pam and Robert Nicholson, and Shannon Simmons; and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of L. J. Jones. White Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1945 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 15, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House