79R12511 MAM-D

By:  West                                                         H.R. No. 1127



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of many joyful moments and meaningful 
accomplishments may comfort the family and friends of Barnie Ray 
Jones of Odessa, who passed away on November 29, 2004, at the age of 
78; and
	WHEREAS, Born on May 27, 1926, in Big Spring, Mr. Jones moved 
to Odessa in 1942 and worked in the oil fields until he co-founded 
Jones Bros Dirt & Paving Contractors, Inc., in 1952; he served as 
area chair of the West Texas Association of General Contractors of 
America, state director of Associated General Contractors, and 
director of three area banks and of the Sandhills Hereford and 
Quarter Horse Show; and
	WHEREAS, An active community leader, this esteemed gentleman 
was an avid supporter of The University of Texas of the Permian 
Basin and Odessa College; no stranger to accolades, he was named the 
Small Business Person of the Year by the Odessa Chamber of Commerce 
and Boss of the Year by the American Business Women's Association; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Jones was a member of Temple Baptist Church, and 
he enjoyed hunting, fishing, ranching, and spending time with his 
friends, who appreciated his loyalty and generous spirit; and
	WHEREAS, Barnie Ray Jones was an active and respected member 
of his community, and he is deeply missed by all those who were 
privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Barnie Ray Jones and 
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, 
LaCretia; to his sons, Rex Chitty, Justin Jones, Kirk Chitty, and 
Kyle Chitty; to his daughter, Tammie Jones; to his seven 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; to his brothers, Troy 
and Earl Jones; to his nieces and nephews; and to his other 
relatives and many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Barnie Ray 
Jones.