H.R. No. 37 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A distinguished former member of the Texas House of 
Representatives, the Honorable Arves E. Jones, Sr., of El Paso, is 
celebrating his 80th birthday on July 3, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, A decorated World War II veteran, Mr. Jones was 
first elected to represent the constituents of District 71 in 
November 1982 and subsequently won reelection in 1984 and 1986; 
during his notable tenure in office, he was a member of the 
Retirement and Aging Committee, serving as vice chair of budget and 
oversight during the 70th Legislative Session; he also served as 
vice chair of the Ways and Means Committee during the 69th 
Legislative Session, and further shared his insight as an 
invaluable member of the County Affairs, Clean Air, and Natural 
Resources Committees; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Arves Jones has earned a 
reputation as a man of character and integrity, and during his 
service as a legislator, he continuously forged coalitions to 
benefit the citizens of El Paso; his selfless efforts in behalf of 
all Texans are truly worthy of recognition on this special 
occasion; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Honorable 
Arves E. Jones, Sr., on the occasion of his 80th birthday and extend 
to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                        Haggerty
                                                                           Denny

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 37 was adopted by the House on July 
13, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House