By Nixon                                                H.R. No. 46
         76R4338 BE-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Service in defense of one's nation is the highest
 1-2     order of patriotism, and retired Air Force Master Sergeant Charles
 1-3     William Jones, Jr., of Temple reflects just such an ideal, with 46
 1-4     years of service to his country; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Master Sergeant Jones was born in Tuscaloosa,
 1-6     Alabama, on December 24, 1930, to Charles William Jones, Sr., and
 1-7     Vista Hinton Jones; shortly after graduating from high school, he
 1-8     entered the Air Force, and on July 1, 1949, began his notable
 1-9     career with that proud military branch; and
1-10           WHEREAS, He served in the Air Force until August 1, 1975,
1-11     rising to the rank of Master Sergeant (E-7); his 26 years of
1-12     service included a year-long duty assignment at Phu Cat Air Base in
1-13     Vietnam with the 819th Civil Engineering Squadron; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Master Sergeant Jones's dedication and capability
1-15     earned him a number of awards and meritorious honors that include
1-16     the Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the
1-17     National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the
1-18     Air Force Good Conduct Medal; and
1-19           WHEREAS, After retiring from the Air Force, he joined the
1-20     civil service and furthered his allegiance to his country as an
1-21     employee of the Veterans Administration office in Temple; his
1-22     20-year tenure with that organization ended with his second
1-23     retirement in 1996; and
1-24           WHEREAS, Since April 10, 1964, Master Sergeant Jones has
 2-1     enjoyed a loving and strong relationship with his wife, Wanda Rae;
 2-2     they have  been blessed with many joyful years together, sharing
 2-3     the love of five children, Tim, Denise, Claudia, John, and Charles
 2-4     William III; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, Master Sergeant Jones has been active with American
 2-6     Legion Post 133 and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Temple, holding a
 2-7     number of leadership positions in both groups; through steadfast
 2-8     service to his country, to his family, and to his faith, Charles
 2-9     William Jones, Jr., has set an example for all Texans, and it is
2-10     indeed fitting to recognize him at this time; now, therefore, be it
2-11           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-12     Legislature hereby honor retired Air Force Master Sergeant Charles
2-13     William Jones, Jr., for his many years of service to his country;
2-14     and, be it further
2-15           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-16     prepared for Master Sergeant Jones as an expression of highest
2-17     regard by the Texas House of Representatives.