1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 472 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Frank Jones 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Frank Jones, who died 1-8 March 7, 1999, at the age of 84; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Frank Jones was famous as the owner of the "This Is 1-10 It Cafe," located in the historic Fourth Ward area in Houston; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Frank and his wife, Mattie, established the cafe 40 1-12 years ago on March 3, 1959, on Andrews Street; the restaurant was 1-13 later moved to West Gray Street, and several years ago ownership 1-14 was passed down to Frank Jones's grandson, Craig Joseph; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Noted for his old-fashioned style of culinary 1-16 expertise, Frank Jones will be remembered by world-renowned 1-17 celebrities, as well as local patrons, for the "oxtails and 1-18 chitlins" and "ol'time food" he served; the cafe's food was made 1-19 famous by Frank's secret seasonings; and 1-20 WHEREAS, In 1993, the movie Jason's Lyric was filmed 1-21 at the restaurant's second location, and in 1997, the "This Is 1-22 It Cafe" earned the Heritage Award as an enduring part of the 1-23 African-American business community; and 1-24 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman with an engaging personality, 2-1 Frank Jones was beloved and respected by the Houston community and 2-2 by his restaurant's many patrons; and 2-3 WHEREAS, A gifted chef and a man of integrity and generosity, 2-4 Frank Jones gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, 2-5 warmth, and sense of humor will not be forgotten by those who knew 2-6 him; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Frank Jones was a devoted husband, father, and 2-8 grandfather who lived his life to the fullest, and he leaves 2-9 behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and 2-10 many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-12 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 2-13 family of Frank Jones; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-15 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-16 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-17 in memory of Frank Jones. 2-18 Ellis 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 President of the Senate 2-21 I hereby certify that the above 2-22 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-23 on March 24, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Secretary of the Senate 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Member, Texas Senate