[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 122 (Monday, September 9, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1541-E1542]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        A TRIBUTE TO CLIFFORD JONES--LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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                        HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 9, 1996

  Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor Clifford Jones who 
will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the B'nai B'rith 
Foundation of the United States on September 10, 1996.

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  B'nai B'rith chose Clifford Jones as the 1996 recipient of this 
prestigious award for his selfless dedication to the betterment of the 
people of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Whether it was in the 
private or public sector, he gave his very best to improve the quality 
of life for all Pennsylvanians.
  In serving three Pennsylvania Governors in three cabinet positions, 
Cliff set a standard of excellence in commerce, industry, and the 
environment for all future Pennsylvania cabinet members. One of his 
greatest achievements as a public servant was his pivotal role in 
forging a coalition of support for passage of the State's original 
Hazardous Waste Act.
  Cliff also played an important role in Pennsylvania politics, serving 
as chairman of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania and president of 
Pennsylvanians for Effective Government. He has long been active in the 
pursuit of quality legislative candidates. There are many in the 
Pennsylvania Legislature who were discovered and recruited by Cliff.
  He helped to retain and recruit business to Pennsylvania as president 
of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry and transition 
president for Capitol Region Economic Development Corp. He recently 
received the ``Entrepreneur of the Year'' award for his support of 
entrepreneurship to add to his collection of awards for many worthy 
causes.
  While much of Cliff's career has centered around business and 
government, he has also dedicated much of his time toward improving the 
quality of education and health for Americans. A long-time supporter of 
student internships, he served on the board of the Finnigan Foundation 
which places student interns in various positions within the 
Pennsylvania State government.
  Currently, Cliff is a college professor and part-time project 
facilitator. He has many nonprofit affiliations including the Messiah 
College Board of Associates, the Whitaker Center for Arts, Science and 
Education, the Capitol Region Health Futures Board, the Hawk Mountain 
Sanctuary Association, and the Pennsylvania Nature Conservancy.
  Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to stand here in the well of the House 
of Representatives and join Cliff's wife, Jean, his children and 
grandchildren in honoring a friend, a constituent, dedicated public 
servant, and great American role model. If every American can 
accomplish only a fraction of what Clifford Jones has fulfilled in his 
lifetime, I have great hopes for this beloved country of ours.

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