[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 79 (Monday, June 2, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1087]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING SERGEANT STEVEN P. JONES FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE 
                   PEOPLE OF LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 2, 2003

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Sergeant Steven P. Jones of the Lake County, California Sheriff's 
Department, for dedicating his professional life to protecting and 
serving the people of Lake County.
  Steven Jones first joined the Lake County Sheriff's Department on 
March 15, 1973 as a Deputy Officer. Deputy Jones earned Peace Officer 
Standards and Training certificates in 1977 and 1982. His achievements 
and disciplined work ethic helped pave the way for his promotion to the 
rank of Sergeant in 1977.
  Sergeant Jones has served the Sheriff's Department in many different 
capacities. He has served as SWAT team leader, Search and Rescue team 
leader, Patrol Supervisor, Investigator, Volunteer Coordinator and 
Commander at the Lower Lake Substation.
  Regardless of his specific title or role within the department, 
Sergeant Jones has always been a leader and an example to his fellow 
officers. His dedication to the community has been a tremendous benefit 
to us all.
  Mr. Speaker, Sergeant Jones epitomizes the standards of a true civil 
servant. For over 30 years he has conducted himself with honor and 
dignity. Even when he is not working, Sergeant Jones is never really 
off duty. On Sunday July 14, 1996 Sergeant Jones and his wife Pattie 
were walking in Library Park, a popular local recreation area. As they 
walked about, they looked to the water. There they witnessed an 
accident involving a 5-year-old boy and his Jet Ski. The child had been 
knocked off of his Jet Ski and was facing certain peril when without 
hesitation Sergeant Jones jumped into the water and began swimming 
toward the boy. Fortunately for that boy and his family, Sergeant 
Jones' strength and training took over and he not only reached the 
child, he pulled him to the dock and administered proper medical 
attention until rescue personnel could arrive.
  Such is the character of Sergeant Jones.
  Mr. Speaker, three decades have passed since Sergeant Jones first 
joined the force. In that time, his dedication to our community has 
remained firm and intact. He has never wavered and he has always 
maintained our confidence. Sergeant Jones has protected and served Lake 
County faithfully, he has kept us safe. For his outstanding service and 
amazing call to duty over the previous 30 years, it is proper for us to 
honor Sergeant Steven P. Jones at the time of his retirement from the 
Lake County Sheriff's Department and extend out best wishes to him in 
his retirement.

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