H.R. No. 1074
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
  a close with the passing of Vincent Michael Jones of Justin on
  August, 16, 2020, at the age of 63; and
         WHEREAS, Vince Jones was born in Amarillo on February 3,
  1957, to Ralph Lee Jones and Martha Sackett, and he grew up with the
  companionship of his sister, Leighann; answering his nation's call
  to duty, he joined the United States Navy and served for six years
  aboard the USS Bagley; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Jones became a certified paramedic, and went on
  to work at the Children's Hospital of Texas for nearly a decade; he
  also served as a volunteer firefighter for many years before
  joining the Highland Village Fire Department as a firefighter and
  paramedic in 2002; over the course of his tenure with the
  department, he rose to the rank of equipment operator; in addition,
  he worked at the Texas Motor Speedway as head jump medic and at Code
  3 Emergency Room & Urgent Care as a paramedic; he was also a Master
  Mason in the Grand Lodge of Texas East Dallas; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Jones enjoyed the love and
  support of his wife, Regina, and he took great pride in his three
  stepchildren and seven grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, A devoted family man, proud military veteran, and
  dedicated public servant, Vince Jones will forever be a source of
  inspiration for those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Vincent Michael Jones
  and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
  wife, Regina Jones; to his mother, Martha Sackett, and her husband,
  Paul; to his sister, Leighann Crist; to his stepsons, Matthew Smith
  and his wife, Emily, Sean Smith and his wife, Karla, and J. D. Smith
  and his wife, Heather; to his stepdaughter, Tiffaney Sterling; to
  his grandchildren, Tobin, Heidi, Lorelei, Ottilia, Kayden, Jayda,
  and Hezekiah; to his stepmother, Nancy Jones; and to his other
  relatives and many friends; now, therefore, be it
         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 Vince
  Jones.
 
  Parker
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1074 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on May 14, 2021.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House