[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 6 (Saturday, January 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E31]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  A TRIBUTE TO MINNESOTA'S C. CHARLES JACKSON, JR., A GREAT CIVIC AND 
                 CHARITABLE LEADER ON HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY

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                            HON. JIM RAMSTAD

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Saturday, January 20, 2001

  Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a great 
Minnesotan, a true patriot and a long-time friend who represents the 
greatness and goodness that is America. C. Charles Jackson, Jr., 
celebrates his 80th birthday on Thursday, January 11, 2001. All who 
know him call him Charley. We are proud to call him our friend. And we 
also call him remarkable in so many ways.
  Mr. Speaker, there are few institutions in Minnesota which have not 
been touched by Charley's brilliant leadership, his generosity and his 
time, energy and talent. Charley Jackson is one of those people who 
works behind the scenes, one of those people who is responsible for 
getting things done. He has helped countless people in need, sick 
children, young students and many others. Whenever his community has 
needed him for a civic or charitable endeavor, Charley Jackson has 
answered the call.
  From his early years as a U.S. Navy officer during World War II--to 
his years as head of a major Minnesota corporation--to his more recent 
years as a philanthropist, Charley Jackson has performed public service 
of the highest order. He has worked tirelessly as a board member of 
numerous Minnesota organizations and charities, ranging from Children's 
Heartlink and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Minneapolis to the University 
of Minnesota's Williams Fund, Gustavus Aldophus College and Dunwoody 
Institute. He is also a national trustee of Ducks Unlimited.
  Over the past 25 years, I have personally seen Charley Jackson give 
so generously of himself, without any desire for recognition. Charley 
is truly one of the most generous and selfless individuals Minnesota 
has known. When the organ at our Wayzata Community Church needed 
replacing, Charley was the first member who stepped forward, just as he 
did to construct our new church sanctuary. One of the finest liberal 
arts colleges in the Midwest, Gustavus Adolphus College has benefited 
greatly from Charley's generosity, which provided its new student 
center and numerous scholarships. Charles Jackson has also been a very 
special friend and key advisor to me. It is hard to find the words to 
adequately convey my appreciation for Charley's wise counsel and 
friendship from my very beginning in public office.
  Mr. Speaker, all of us whose lives have been touched by Charley 
Jackson wish him well on his 80th birthday, and we thank him for his 
long record of service and legendary contributions.

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