By: Cain S.R. No. 287 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased and 1-3 proud to recognize John P. Jones who is being honored as a Living 1-4 Legend in Education in a ceremony to be held February 24, 1995, in 1-5 the Tyler Rose Garden; and 1-6 WHEREAS, This prestigious award is being given to Mr. Jones 1-7 for his outstanding achievement in education and for preserving 1-8 the rich heritage of African-Americans in Texas; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Jones is a distinguished graduate of Emmett Scott 1-10 High School and Texas College in Tyler; he furthered his education 1-11 at the University of Chicago, Teachers College, and Columbia 1-12 University; and 1-13 WHEREAS, When this outstanding educator retired from Texas 1-14 College in 1988, he ended a career of 53 years in teaching, research, 1-15 and administration; and 1-16 WHEREAS, His 53-year tenure in education included his 1-17 service as President of Jarvis Christian College and as interim 1-18 president of Texas College; and 1-19 WHEREAS, An exemplary role model, he was noted for his hard 1-20 work and dedication to his students; Mr. Jones contributed his 1-21 expertise to assuring the excellent education of our young people, 1-22 and they in turn respected and revered him; and 1-23 WHEREAS, As a reflection of the admiration which he inspired, 2-1 he received honorary doctorates from Texas Christian University, 2-2 Texas College, and Phillips University; and 2-3 WHEREAS, A positive influence in the lives of his students, 2-4 he taught them a lifelong love of learning; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Throughout his career Mr. Jones was supported in 2-6 his work by his wife, Nollie V., and his two children, Rhoda Marie 2-7 and John Albert; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 74th Legislature, hereby commend the life of service of 2-10 John P. Jones and congratulate him on being selected a Living 2-11 Legend in Education; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-13 Mr. Jones as an expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the above 2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-18 on February 21, 1995. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate