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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 416
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In Memory |
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Jon Jasper |
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with |
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the passing of Jon Edward Jasper of Troup on March 31, 2023, at |
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the age of 75; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Hubert and Opal Jasper, Jon Jasper was |
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born in Decatur, Indiana, on August 17, 1947, and he grew up in |
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Kentucky with the companionship of two siblings, Richard and Mary |
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Carolyn; he graduated from Clark County High School and went on |
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to attend the University of Kentucky, where he earned a degree in |
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chemical engineering; and |
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WHEREAS, After graduating from college, Mr. Jasper moved |
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to Texas and subsequently embarked on a lengthy career in the oil |
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and gas industry; in 1992, he started his own company, |
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Engineering, Procurement & Construction, Inc., which is now |
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known as Jasper Ventures, Inc.; over the course of his 31-year |
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tenure leading the company, he earned the respect of his |
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employees and distinguished himself through his kindness, |
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generosity, and exemplary work ethic; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Jasper and his wife, Susan, shared a rewarding |
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relationship that spanned 53 years; he was a devoted father to his |
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three children, Carrie-Ann, Jane, and Brent, and with the passing |
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years, he had the pleasure of watching his family grow to include |
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numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a man of strong |
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faith, he was a longtime member of Green Acres Baptist Church and |
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was active in a range of evangelism and discipleship initiatives; |
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in his leisure hours, he enjoyed spending time with his family at |
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the lake, cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats, and having breakfast |
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on Saturday mornings with the Corvettes of Tyler club; furthermore, |
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he supported various nonprofits and provided loving homes for |
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numerous stray and foster dogs over the years; and |
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WHEREAS, Although Jon Jasper will be deeply missed, he has |
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left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they |
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will forever cherish; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Jon Edward |
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Jasper and extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns |
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this day, it do so in memory of Jon Jasper. |
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Hughes |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 13, 2023, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |