HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2324CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
ESOLUTION
No. z32
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Scranton Jones was a fourth generation Fort Worth family member whose great-grandfather .settled
in Fort Worth- in 1869 who went on to serve as an alderman in the city former system of government and who was
followed by his son serving in a similar post; and
WHEREAS, Scranton Jones began an illustrious career in law and public service after earning degrees from
Paschal High School, Texas Christian University and University of Texas at Austin Law School, serving both as an
assistant district attorney and assistant state attorney general before beginning a successful private law practice; and
WHEREAS, Mr Jones served on the Fort Worth City Council from 1963 to 1967 playing a vital role in
~velopment of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Fort Worth commercial development standards and local
,reservation efforts, continuing work in the latter area by identifying historic Fort Worth landmarks and serving and
leading the Tarrant County Historical Society and
WHEREAS, Mr Jones unselfishly shared his time and talents with the community by serving in various
capacities beyond serving as a council member and
WHEREAS, Mr Jones was a dedicated husband, father friend, associate and mentor whose loss will be felt by
many and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Fort Worth, Texas that the family of Scranton
Jones be given the condolences of the City of Fort Worth as it shares with them the grief resulting from the loss of a highly
respected former council member and an outstanding citizen of Fort Worth, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council and that a copy be furnished to the family of Scranton Jones as an expression by the City Council members of
their sympathy
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MAYOR
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