This website will be unavailable from Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. due to data center maintenance.

                                                                                


SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 95


In Memory

of

Alma Lee Jones

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Bastrop in mourning the loss of Alma Lee Jones, who 
died July 28, 2003, at the age of 81; and
	WHEREAS, Alma Jones was born January 12, 1922, in 
Cedar Creek, Texas; she graduated from Bastrop High School 
in 1939; Alma earned a bachelor's degree in literature from 
The University of Texas at Austin in 1945 and a master's degree 
in 1955; and
	WHEREAS, Alma Jones began her teaching career in a 
one-room school in Cedar Creek in 1940 when she was 17 years old; 
from 1942 to 1945, she taught at Bastrop Elementary School; she 
then enjoyed a long career teaching English and sponsoring the 
yearbook staff at Bastrop High School from 1945 until her 
retirement in 1983; and
	WHEREAS, Although Alma Jones was known as a modest 
person who did not draw attention to herself, she made many 
contributions to teaching, a profession she dearly loved; 
she dedicated 42 years of her life to engaging countless 
numbers of students in the joy of learning; she had a positive 
influence on the lives of her many students, one of whom was 
State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Alma gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, 
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 
knew her; and
	WHEREAS, Alma Lee Jones lived her life to the fullest and 
was a devoted mother, and she leaves behind memories that will be 
treasured forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Alma Lee Jones; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Alma Lee Jones.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on October 2, 2003, by 
a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate