SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Robert Jones
 
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their
  memories of Robert Darrell Jones of Hideaway, who passed away on
  February 1, 2025, at the age of 90; and
         WHEREAS, The son of James Robert Jones and Hallie Mae
  Hibbitt Jones, Darrell Jones was born on December 14, 1934, in
  Mesquite; following his graduation from high school in 1953, he
  attended Southern Methodist University; he went on to enjoy a
  successful career as a sales representative in the furniture and
  supply industry, and in 1971, he started his own business,
  Darrell Jones and Associates; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Jones benefited from the
  love and support of his wife, the former Mary Lou Pollard, with
  whom he shared a fulfilling marriage that spanned nearly seven
  decades; he took great pride in their daughters, Luanne and
  Jennifer, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of
  welcoming into his family four grandchildren and five
  great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, A man of strong faith, Mr. Jones was involved in his
  church; he also served as a Mason and a Shriner, dedicating his time
  to transporting children in need of medical care to hospitals;
  during his leisure hours, he enjoyed traveling with his wife in
  their motor home throughout the United States and Canada; and
         WHEREAS, Admired for his kindness, his wisdom, and his
  devotion to his family, Darrell Jones lived a full and generous
  life, and he will forever hold a special place in the hearts of
  those he has left behind; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Robert Darrell Jones and extend sincere sympathy to the
  members of his family: to his wife, Mary Lou Jones; to his
  daughters, Luanne Fassett and her husband, Byron, and Jennifer
  Grounds and her husband, Ron; to his grandchildren, Mallory Rix
  and her husband, Jason, Brayden Fassett and his wife, Louisa,
  Ryan Grounds, and Jordan Grounds; to his great-grandchildren,
  Savannah Barkheimer, Jaxson Grounds, Myles Grounds, Samuel
  Fassett, and Benjamin Fassett; to his sister-in-law, Myra Low,
  and her husband, Larry; and to his 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 Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Darrell Jones.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on August 15, 2025, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate