H.R. No. 1259 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, It is the custom of the Texas House of 1-2 Representatives to pay tribute to those members of this chamber who 1-3 have made exceptional contributions to the legislative process and 1-4 democratic system of government in the Lone Star State; and 1-5 WHEREAS, One such individual worthy of our highest praise at 1-6 this time is our esteemed colleague Delwin L. Jones, who during the 1-7 course of the last two legislative sessions has once again taken 1-8 the helm as chairman of the House Redistricting Committee; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The inspired and steady leadership of this 1-10 remarkable gentleman has led to an agreement among all legislators 1-11 affected by the state legislative redistricting lawsuit, saving 1-12 Texas citizens not only the expense of additional legal fees but of 1-13 a probable special session; during the many arduous months and 1-14 years that he has spent working toward this lofty goal, 1-15 Representative Jones has shown himself to be a public official of 1-16 the very highest caliber, impressing colleagues and constituents 1-17 alike with his unwavering dedication, persistence, and hard work; 1-18 and 1-19 WHEREAS, This extraordinary legislator has at every step 1-20 sought to understand the concerns of all members; during the 1-21 sleepless nights and delicate negotiations of the redistricting 1-22 process, Chairman Jones perfected the art of shuttle diplomacy, 1-23 moving effortlessly among the various parties involved, but always 1-24 ensuring that the interests of the people of Texas were considered 2-1 first and foremost; and 2-2 WHEREAS, An agreement on any redistricting plan is a 2-3 noteworthy feat, and, as we come to the close of this legislative 2-4 session, it is indeed appropriate that Representative Jones be 2-5 given special thanks and recognition for his valiant efforts on 2-6 this issue; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the members of the House of Representatives of 2-8 the 74th Legislature join together in saluting the Honorable Delwin 2-9 L. Jones for the exceptional work he has performed in behalf of the 2-10 citizens of Texas; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for Representative Jones as an expression of highest 2-13 regard by his colleagues in the Texas House of Representatives.