SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 384
	In Memory
	of
	Julia Jones Matthews
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
	of Abilene in mourning the loss of Julia "Judy" Jones Matthews,
	who died November 17, 2016, at the age of 97; and
	WHEREAS, Judy Matthews was an exemplary citizen whose
	generous spirit and commitment to public service had a profound
	impact on the Abilene community; and
	WHEREAS, She was born into a family with deep roots in the
	Abilene area; her ancestors included Captain Morgan Jones, a
	Texas railroader and one of the city's pioneers; and
	WHEREAS, She was a cofounder and longtime president of the
	Dodge Jones Foundation, which is named in honor of her late brother;
	the foundation continues to play a vital role in supporting many
	of Abilene's community-based organizations and was instrumental
	in creating what became Texas Tech University's Health Sciences
	Center on Pine Street; and
	WHEREAS, She was honored as an Abilenian of the Millennium
	by the Abilene Reporter-News in 2000, and later that same year,
	she was named Citizen of the Year; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of vision, courage, and compassion, she
	gave unselfishly to others, and her graciousness, her remarkable
	philanthropic spirit, and her enthusiasm for living each day to
	the fullest were an inspiration to all who knew her and all who
	were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family and friends of Julia Jones Matthews; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Julia Jones Matthews.
	Buckingham
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 6, 2017, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate