1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 471 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Winston Buchanan Jones, Sr. 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Houston in mourning the loss of Winston Buchanan Jones, Sr., who 1-8 died March 1, 1999, at the age of 71; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Jones served in the United States Army receiving 1-10 an honorable discharge; later, he attended Prairie View College, 1-11 Texas Southern University, and Commonwealth College, Mount Carmel 1-12 School of Religion; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Jones was a successful entrepreneur who 1-14 established Riverside and Skyline Cab Companies; in the late 1970s, 1-15 he merged his original business to form Sky-Jack Cab Company; an 1-16 exemplary businessman, Mr. Jones was respected in the community for 1-17 his many accomplishments; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Mr. Jones was a man of integrity, strength, and 1-19 generosity, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not 1-20 be forgotten by those who knew him; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. Jones was an active member 1-22 of the Church of Christ in the Third Ward of Houston; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Winston Buchanan Jones, Sr., was a devoted husband 1-24 and father, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 2-1 forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-3 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family 2-4 of Winston Buchanan Jones, Sr.: his wife, Edith Robins Jones; 2-5 his children, Brenda Baker, Winifred Fletcher, Regina Jones, 2-6 Winston Jones, Jr., Michael Jones, Marlo Jones, and Almarie Jones; 2-7 his grandchildren, Cameron Jones, Fred Winston III, Christian Jones, 2-8 Cree Hammond, and Iam Johnson; his adopted daughters, Tiffany Jones 2-9 and Ebony Jones; and his stepsons, Kelvin Criner and Delvin Criner; 2-10 and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-12 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-13 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-14 in memory of Winston Buchanan Jones, Sr. 2-15 Ellis 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 President of the Senate 2-18 I hereby certify that the above 2-19 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-20 on March 24, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Secretary of the Senate 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Member, Texas Senate