H.R. No. 524



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Tom Jones of Fort Worth has distinguished himself as 
an asset to the electrical industry, to his community, and to the 
State of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, The executive director of the Independent 
Electrical Contractors Fort Worth/Tarrant County Chapter since 
1977, Mr. Jones was instrumental in the creation of the state 
organization, serving as its executive director from 1977 to 1998; 
and
	WHEREAS, For almost three decades, he has represented the 
interests of electrical contractors, electricians, and the 
electrical construction industry and has shared his expertise with 
the legislature regarding such measures as the Texas Electrical 
Safety and Licensing Act in 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Jones is also a strong advocate of professional 
apprenticeship and training programs, and since 1998 he has served 
on the Apprenticeship and Training Advisory Committee of the Texas 
Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness; and
	WHEREAS, A Mason, a life member and former president of 
Moslah Shrine Patrol, and an active member of the Fort Worth 
Jaycees, Mr. Jones gives generously of his time and talent in behalf 
of the greater good as a caring volunteer in his community; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, he enjoys the support of his 
family, including his wife, Diana; his sons, Jeff and Jim; his 
stepson, Brian; and his grandchildren, Dylan and Aaron; and
	WHEREAS, Tom Jones has earned the lasting admiration of his 
peers for the positive impact he made through his professional and 
civic endeavors; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Tom Jones of Fort 
Worth for his many contributions to his community; 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.

                                                                           Geren

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 524 was adopted by the House on May 
12, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House