[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 150 (Tuesday, November 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2106]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE HARVEY A. JONES ENGINEERING COMPANY'S 150 YEARS OF 
                          BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

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                          HON. KAREN McCARTHY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 19, 2002

  Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of Mr. Robert H. Jones and his ascendants. Mr. Robert 
Jones is the fourth generation family member to lead the Harvey A. 
Jones Engineering Company as president in the historic region of 
Independence, Missouri.
  The company celebrates its 150th anniversary this year serving our 
community through the surveying and engineering services it offers to 
our local businesses and city infrastructure. I salute the remarkable 
longevity of the company in creating jobs and providing robust economic 
development throughout our local counties and communities in Missouri 
and Kansas. The Harvey A. Jones Engineering Company is an outstanding 
example of the significant contributions that small business makes to 
our economy.
  In 1849, Martin O. Jones came from New York to found his company. The 
patriarch of the Jones family was appointed Jackson County Surveyor by 
Missouri Governor Sterling Price and was hired by the United States 
government in 1874 to survey the Santa Fe Trail from Fort Leavenworth, 
Kansas to Fort Union, New Mexico.
  Martin's son, Robert H. Jones, later directed the family business and 
in 1919 was appointed City Engineer for the City of Independence. His 
son, Harvey A. Jones took over the position of City Engineer when his 
father retired in 1943. Harvey A. Jones, a prestigious civic leader was 
also appointed as City Engineer for the cities of Sugar Creek, Buckner, 
Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, and Blue Springs. He was also the 
first Chairman of the Missouri Water Pollution Board.
  Throughout its illustrious development, the Harvey A. Jones 
Engineering Company was instrumental in building the Little Blue Valley 
Sewer District covering 225 square miles, widening the Noland Road, as 
well as constructing the Harry S. Truman Sports Complex.
  Robert H. Jones now directs the company and continues the tradition 
his great grandfather began. Under his leadership, the company is now a 
leader in using advanced computerized instruments in hazardous waste 
remediation projects, subdivision planning, and commercial 
developments.
  I wish to congratulate the Harvey A. Jones Engineering Company, its 
fourth generation president, Mr. Robert H. Jones, and all of its 
employees, on this meaningful anniversary. Our community is grateful 
and looks forward to the company's continued growth and success.

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