[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 12 (Thursday, February 10, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S645]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RICK JONES TO RECEIVE 1999 SERVICE TO CHILDREN AWARD

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise to congratulate Rick Jones, 
Captain of the Road Patrol for the Eaton County Sheriff Department, on 
his selection as the 1999 Service to Children Award winner. This award 
will be presented to Captain Jones by the Eaton County Child Abuse and 
Neglect Prevention Council.
  Captain Jones was selected for his volunteer work benefitting youth 
activities throughout Eaton County. Captain Jones' involvement in youth 
activities in his area range from efforts to build both the Eaton 
Rapids Playground of Dreams and the Potterville Imagination Station 
Playground, to volunteer work with the ``Kids to the Rescue'' Earth Day 
activities, Grand Ledge Kid's Day, 4H programs, and the Special 
Olympics.
  Captain Jones' efforts toward improving his community also reach 
beyond his work with area youth. He has participated in area programs 
including Meals on Wheels, 4-H, Eaton Shelter, and Eaton Community 
Hospice.
  The newsletter of the Eaton County Child Abuse and Prevention Council 
said this about Captain Jones: ``Living a life of service is paramount 
to Rick Jones * * * As a young Sheriff's deputy, Jones learned that 
`life could be pretty short.' After being shot at, Rick Jones found 
himself evaluating life's meaning and concluding that what is truly 
important are contributions to his community.''
  Eaton County, and all of Michigan, are lucky to have Rick Jones to 
call their own. I am sure that his outlook on life and his volunteer 
work have made a positive difference in the lives of many in his 
community. It is an honor today, on behalf of the U.S. Senate, to 
congratulate Captain Jones on his receipt of the Service to Children 
Award.

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