Bill > HJR0125

This resolution honors Charles Robert Jones, a distinguished Tennessee native and businessman, by recognizing his extensive lifetime of service and notable achievements. Born in 1930 in Gainesboro, Jones worked in various industries including shipbuilding and automobile manufacturing, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a medical corpsman, and pursued higher education at David Lipscomb University and Western Michigan University. Throughout his career, Jones was a successful entrepreneur who founded Professional Economic Services in 1970, developed member benefit programs for education associations, and invested in properties across multiple states. After returning to Tennessee in 1990, he became involved in historic property restoration in Nashville, including purchasing and repurposing significant buildings like the St. Bernard's convent and Werthan Bag Factory. Beyond his business accomplishments, the resolution highlights Jones's philanthropic efforts, mentorship, and commitment to his community, ultimately commending him for embodying the spirit of a true Tennessean and extending best wishes for his continued success.

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