MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Johnson (19th)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING SHIRLEY AND MARVIN DANIEL "JUNIOR" JONES, JR., OF WALNUT GROVE, MISSISSIPPI, UPON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

WHEREAS, on January 14, 2001, Shirley and Junior Jones of Walnut Grove, Mississippi, celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Shirley Ruth Sones Jones was born January 12, 1936, in Leake County, Mississippi, the daughter of Willie Pope and Lindsey Sones, and was a beautician since 1952, entering the personal care home business in 1986 with a transition into the hospice care field in 1998; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Daniel "Junior" Jones, Jr., was born May 12, 1930, in Leake County, Mississippi, the son of Marvin Sr. and Reecie Burns Jones, was one of nine brothers and sisters, and is a retired farmer; and

WHEREAS, the following children and grandchildren all currently reside in Walnut Grove, Mississippi,: Marvin "Chip" Jones, III, with his wife Jo Anne Turner Jones, have two girls, Shelley and Amanda; and Chris Jones, with his wife Cindy Trippe Jones, have three boys, Daniel, Lance and Chipper; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize this landmark in the life of this Mississippi family, whose work ethic, civic responsibility and charitable contributions have been an example to other citizens in the community and in the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Shirley and Junior Jones of Walnut Grove, Mississippi, upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, and wish them many more years of happy and productive life together.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to Shirley and Junior Jones, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.