House Resolution 195, sponsored by Representative Grills, honors Stanley Gordon Jones II for his exceptional contributions as a community leader and public servant in Tennessee. Mr. Jones, a mechanical engineer and graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has made significant impacts through his professional work, including projects in various countries and serving as president and CEO of the Stanley Jones Corporation. He is also recognized for his dedication to family, being a devoted husband and father, and for his extensive involvement in the Boy Scouts of America, where he earned the Eagle Scout Award and various accolades.

In addition to his professional and community service, Mr. Jones is a man of deep faith and has been actively involved in church music for over forty years, playing in orchestras and bands. His diverse interests include being a licensed pilot and participating in motorsports. The resolution acknowledges Mr. Jones as a true embodiment of the spirit and commitment of a Tennessean, and it expresses gratitude for his many contributions to the state and its citizens.