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                                                                  H.R. No. 176



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Leroy Jones, Jr., retired as church clerk of Good 
Street Baptist Church on December 31, 2004, having admirably 
performed his duties in behalf of the congregation for the past 45 
years; and
	WHEREAS, After graduating from G. W. Jackson High School in 
1950, Mr. Jones earned the highest freshman entrance exam score at 
Bishop College, where this talented gentleman excelled in track and 
football; after graduation, he entered the U.S. Army and went on to 
serve his country for the next two years; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Jones joined Good Street Baptist Church in 1956 
and was named to his post three years later; fully immersed in 
church activities, he has also distinguished himself as a member of 
the Miller King Bible Class and the Deacon Board; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Jones has enjoyed the 
support of his beloved wife, Lorraine, whom he married on August 4, 
1956; their union has been blessed with three daughters, Donna Kay 
Hammonds and twins Vicki and Janel Jones; moreover, Mr. and Mrs. 
Jones have shared in the joy of welcoming five grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild into their family; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Jones has served the members of Good Street 
Baptist Church with integrity and dedication throughout his career, 
earning the lasting respect of his fellow congregants, and it is a 
pleasure to recognize this loyal gentleman and to honor him for his 
many years of service; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Leroy Jones, Jr., on his retirement 
from Good Street Baptist Church and commend him for his remarkable 
tenure as church clerk; 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.

                                                                 Jones of Dallas

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 176 was adopted by the House on 
February 3, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House