87R27356 BK-D
 
  By: Darby H.R. No. 1401
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Sergeant Stephen Jones of the Concho County
  Sheriff's Office was killed in the line of duty on May 10, 2021, at
  the age of 34, and the tragic passing of this exemplary officer is a
  tremendous loss to his family, his department, and his community;
  and
         WHEREAS, Born in San Angelo on July 9, 1986, Stephen Jones was
  the son of Doug and Nola Jones; he grew up with the companionship of
  four brothers, James, Mark, David, and Daniel, and three sisters,
  Marie, Teresa, and Sarah, and he graduated from his homeschool
  program in 2005; setting his sights on a career in law enforcement,
  he earned his basic peace officer certification from the Concho
  Valley Council of Governments; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Jones joined the force as a deputy with the
  Concho County Sheriff's Office; well-liked and widely admired in
  his community, he impressed his fellow citizens with his kindness,
  his cheerful demeanor, and his willingness to lend a helping hand
  whenever he was needed; to his colleagues in the sheriff's office,
  he was like family, and after his untimely death, his department
  vowed to honor his legacy by retiring his badge and unit number; and
         WHEREAS, Sergeant Jones shared a rewarding marriage with the
  love of his life, Rebekah Jones, whom he wed on May 28, 2005; a
  devoted father, he deeply cherished his five children, Tyrel,
  Kimber, Dakota, Grace, and Katie; in addition to spending time with
  his loved ones, he enjoyed being outdoors, and he took great
  pleasure in ranching, hunting, and shooting; and
         WHEREAS, Embodying the highest ideals of the law enforcement
  profession, Sergeant Stephen Jones served his community and his
  state with compassion, integrity, and honor, and although he is
  gone, his dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Sergeant Stephen
  Jones and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his
  family: to his wife, Rebekah Jones; to his children, Tyrel Jones,
  Kimber Jones, Dakota Jones, Grace Jones, and Katie Jones; to his
  parents, Doug and Nola Jones; to his siblings, James Jones, Mark
  Jones, Marie Jones, David Jones, Teresa Jones, Daniel Jones, and
  Sarah Jones; to his father- and mother-in-law, Thomas and Tammy
  Coder; and to his many other relatives and 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 Sergeant
  Stephen Jones.