[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 25, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E219]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO FRANCES JONES

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise before 
you to pay tribute to a remarkable woman from my district. Frances 
Jones of Pueblo, Colorado, passed away recently at the age of one 
hundred and eleven. Frances was dedicated to her family, and tried to 
live each day to its fullest. She will be missed by many and I would 
like to ask my colleagues to please join me in recognizing her amazing 
life before this body of Congress and this nation today.
  Frances was born when Grover Cleveland was president, and went on to 
graduate from Central High School. She later helped found the Alpha Mu 
Delta Sorority, and married her best friend and soul mate John Jones. 
During World War II, Frances served as the chairwoman of the local Red 
Cross canteen. She also remained active in volunteering her time for 
the greater good of her community and worked with the Pueblo Kennel 
Club for forty years, taught piano, and mentored young cub scouts 
before retiring at the age of ninety-six. She is survived by a son, 
Tom, and his wife Lillian, three grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before this body of Congress and 
this nation and pay tribute to the life of Frances Jones. Frances' love 
of family and serving her community are truly a model of living life to 
its fullest. The Pueblo community, and the State of Colorado will truly 
miss her, and my thoughts go out to Frances' loved ones during this 
difficult time of bereavement.

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