SR 80 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

In memory of H. A. "Jack" Jones Jr. of Mineola.

This is a memorial resolution (SR 80) honoring H. A. "Jack" Jones Jr. of Mineola, Texas, who passed away on July 31, 2025, at age 94. The resolution recognizes his service as a U.S. Navy officer (including as an explosive ordnance disposal specialist), his career as an IRS facilities manager, his 20+ years on the Mineola City Council, and his community contributions like the Peggy & Jack Jones Pavilion. It extends condolences to his family (including sons Wade and Brian, grandchildren Chad and Kasey, and great-granddaughter Jasey) and directs the Texas Senate to adjourn in his memory. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on September 4, 2025, with no legislative effect beyond ceremonial recognition.

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Sep 2025

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Sep 2025

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Introduced Sep 2, 2025 Last action Sep 4, 2025

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The bill was converted from a draft Senate Resolution to its final enrolled version, with significant formatting cleanup and text corrections. The substantive content remains the same - a tribute resolution honoring Jack Jones Jr., a Navy veteran and community leader who passed away in 2025. The changes are primarily technical fixes to formatting, spacing, and minor text corrections rather than policy modifications.

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Removed draft markings and placeholder text (AA, ANA, A) from the original version

Corrected inconsistent spacing and line breaks throughout the document

Added proper title header and bill number formatting for the enrolled version

Added signature lines for Senate President, Secretary, and certifying member

Standardized punctuation and capitalization in the WHEREAS clauses

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