[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 24, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1342]
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        HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE OF BILL JONES

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 24, 2003

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
service of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Police Commissioner Bill Jones, who 
will retire from his post on August 31 after 47 years of law 
enforcement work.
  Bill Jones became the police commissioner in my hometown of 
Murfreesboro 16 years ago. Since then, he has initiated a number of 
programs that have bolstered law enforcement and enhanced the quality 
of life in Murfreesboro. My hometown has experienced tremendous growth 
during Bill's tenure as police commissioner. The police department has 
doubled in size, but more importantly, the expansion of the department 
has been an efficient one.
  Bill started his career in law enforcement as a Tennessee state 
trooper shortly after returning home from service in the United States 
Navy during the Korean conflict. Bill rose through the ranks of the 
Tennessee Highway Patrol before finally leading the organization as its 
safety commissioner.
  After nearly half a century in law enforcement, Bill has decided to 
remove the badge and enjoy his family without any distractions. The 
community of Murfreesboro, as well as the state of Tennessee, has been 
served well and with distinction by Commissioner Jones. I congratulate 
him for his tireless, dedicated service to law enforcement and wish him 
well in his retirement.

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