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There are no ambiguities. The text is self-contained and strictly ceremonial in nature.
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Claudette Jones | ||
| WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the | ||
| passing of Claudette Cox Jones of Longview on July 4, 2025, at the | ||
| age of 89; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The daughter of Osa and Jack Cox, the former | ||
| Claudette Cox was born in Kilgore on July 2, 1936, and she grew up | ||
| with the companionship of four siblings; she graduated from | ||
| Kilgore High School, and she went on earn a bachelor's degree in | ||
| business administration from the University of North Texas and a | ||
| master's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University; and | ||
| WHEREAS, She wed James Clark Agee Jr. in 1957, and the | ||
| couple became the parents of two daughters, Adana and Ami; after | ||
| Mr. Agee's passing in 1970, she was fortunate enough to find love | ||
| again and shared four rewarding decades of marriage with her | ||
| husband, Cassity Jones, who also preceded her in death; the | ||
| couple's blended family included Mr. Jones's four children, Jan, | ||
| John, Jim, and Jerry, and through the years, she was further | ||
| blessed with 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Actively engaged in her community, Mrs. Jones | ||
| gave generously of her time to the Asbury House Child Enrichment | ||
| Center for several decades; she also served as board president of | ||
| the Texas Shakespeare Festival Foundation and was involved with | ||
| the Good Shepherd Foundation and Goodwill Industries of the | ||
| Pines; in recognition of her myriad volunteer service efforts, | ||
| she was honored with numerous accolades and awards; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A woman of strong faith, Mrs. Jones was a valued | ||
| congregant of Longview First United Methodist Church, where she | ||
| served on the board and participated in the Henry Foster Sunday | ||
| school class; in her leisure hours, she enjoyed dancing, | ||
| gardening, and hosting family gatherings, and she delighted in | ||
| the time she spent traveling with her husband; moreover, she | ||
| wrote and published a collection of poems entitled Grandmother's | ||
| Garden at the age of 81; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Although Claudette Jones is deeply missed, those | ||
| who held her dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness | ||
| she brought into their lives; 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 Claudette Cox Jones and extend sincere condolences to the | ||
| members of her family: to her children, Adana Peloubet and her | ||
| husband, John, Ami Cooper and her husband, Craig, Jan Forester | ||
| and her husband, Sam, John Jones and his wife, Lisa, Jim Jones and | ||
| his wife, Vicki, and Jerry Jones and his wife, Lisa; to her | ||
| grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to her other | ||
| relatives and friends; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be | ||
| prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns | ||
| this day, it do so in memory of Claudette 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 | ||
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Common questions about SR39
Senate Resolution 39 is a ceremonial legislative act honoring the memory of Claudette Cox Jones. It imposes no new statutory requirements, regulatory mandates, or operational obligations on Texas business entities. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: September 1, 2025 Compliance Deadline: N/A (No action required) Agency Rulemaking: None.
SR39 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the 1st Special Session.
SR39 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on August 15, 2025.
The compliance urgency for SR39 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SR39 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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