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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives wish to recognize James "Jimmy" Jones of
4 Belleville for his many contributions to music and the arts;
5 and
 
6     WHEREAS, Mr. Jones is a seasoned professional entertainer
7 with more that 40 years of experience in the music industry; he
8 is also an accomplished author of "Sweet-Hot-Blue"; and
 
9     WHEREAS, From 1951 to 1954, Mr. Jones entertained the
10 United States Troops in Guam and Japan with the "Just Rhythm
11 Show"; and
 
12     WHEREAS, Upon returning home in 1954, he began his career
13 with Jimmilyn Records in Belleville, a full service recording
14 company; he is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
15 Officer and provides his management experience in studio
16 production; he has worked with such recording artists as the
17 late Tab Smith, and gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson; and
 
18     WHEREAS, Mr. Jones taught music theory and arranging at
19 Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville for two years; and
 
20     WHEREAS, Mr. Jones has been married to his wife, Mrs. Nancy
21 L. Jones, for 25 years; they have 8 foster children, Lakia,
22 Latricia, Chantay, Timyra, Christopher, Joshua, Keontee, and
23 Donte'; and
 
24     WHEREAS, Mr. Jones and his family are faithful members of
25 St. Henry Catholic Church in Belleville; and
 
26     WHEREAS, A special tribute will be held at the East St.
27 Louis Senior High School Auditorium on June 27, 2004 in honor
28 of James "Jimmy" Jones's dedication and his many years of

 

 

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1 inspiring leadership as a recording artist, musician,
2 composer, writer, singer, and publisher; therefore, be it
 
3     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
4 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
5 recognize James "Jimmy" Jones and his devotion to the music
6 industry; and we wish him well in all his future endeavors; and
7 be it further
 
8     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
9 presented to James "Jimmy" Jones as a token of our admiration.