R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Virginia Urbina Jones on April 6, 1-2 1999, at the age of 79, has brought a great loss to the family and 1-3 friends of this respected woman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mrs. Jones was a master notary public, immigration 1-5 specialist, and respected community member of the west side of San 1-6 Antonio; known as a leader of integrity and determination, she 1-7 served her clients for more than 50 years; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Affectionately called "La Senora Jones" by her 1-9 friends and clients, this tenacious woman most recently worked with 1-10 city hall to pass an ordinance that allowed disabled citizens to 1-11 use the city natatorium free of charge, and her rare dedication was 1-12 noted by all who knew and loved her; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mrs. Jones was a devoted mother, and the 1-14 long-lasting values she instilled in her children have made them 1-15 the fine individuals they are today; her example inspired her son, 1-16 Charles Urbina Jones, to earn his law degree and seek the 1-17 Democratic nomination for the 23rd Congressional District; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share the love and 1-19 friendship of Virginia Urbina Jones will long miss her presence, 1-20 and though she is gone from this world, her spirit will continue to 1-21 live on in our hearts and minds; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Virginia Urbina Jones 1-24 and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her 2-1 sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Urbina Jones and Linda 2-2 Noltemeier-Jones, and Rudolph O. Jones and Madelyn Ross Jones; to 2-3 her granddaughters, Stephanie Gayle Jones and Lindsay Ross Jones; 2-4 to her sister and brother-in-law, Enida and Lloyd Bailey; to her 2-5 brother-in-law, George Littleton; and to the many other family and 2-6 friends of this beloved woman; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-9 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-10 Virginia Urbina Jones. Van de Putte _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 711 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 31, 1999. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House