[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 130 (Monday, October 11, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1934-E1935]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO HAYES WENDELL JONES

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 8, 2004

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate a 
constituent of mine, Hayes Wendell Jones. This year marks the 40th 
anniversary of his gold medal victory in the 1964 Summer Olympics. 
Since then, Mr. Jones has succeeded in business and been a dedicated 
servant to our community.
  Hayes Jones went to Pontiac, MI, schools and became a student athlete 
at Eastern Michigan University. To help pay his way through college, he 
mopped floors and washed dishes. As an athlete, he was considered too 
short for hurdles, but through hard work and determination, Hayes 
became a worldclass track sprinter and hurdler. In 1960 at the Rome 
Summer Olympic Games, he finished third to win the bronze medal. Four 
years later, in 1964 at the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games, Hayes won the 
gold medal in the 110-meter hurdles.
  There is no question that Hayes Jones is a track and field legend. He 
is a member of the Helms Athletic Hall of Fame in Los Angeles; the 
Michigan Hall of Fame; the Eastern Michigan Athletic Hall of Fame; the 
National Track and Field Hall of Fame; and the Pontiac Central High 
School Hall of Fame.
  Hayes has also been successful in business, using his athletic 
experience to learn about different cultures and backgrounds. He 
understands that good business is really about building and maintaining 
good relationships. He is currently a Senior Business Development 
Representative for Oakland County, Michigan. As an Oakland County 
resident, I can say we are lucky to have him serving the county.
  Hayes should also be recognized for his selfless acts to the 
community. He has parlayed his athletic and business success into 
community service. He serves as chair of the volunteer committee of the 
Arts League of Michigan and is on the board of directors for Dominican 
High School and Academy in Detroit. He is former board chair of the 
Pontiac Chamber of Commerce and former economic development committee 
chair for the Oakland County Business Roundtable and the Pontiac Area 
Urban League. In addition, he has served on the board of trustees for 
North Oakland Medical Center and the Clinton Valley Boy Scouts.
  Hayes has even donated his gold medal to the city of Pontiac, MI, to 
inspire youngsters to achieve their dreams. He has given them the 
opportunity by organizing a track and field program, ``The Junior 
Olympics,'' for students in Pontiac middle schools. Just as 
importantly, he has worked to ensure their education by serving as a 
school board member for the Pontiac School District.

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  Mr. Speaker, on this fortieth anniversary of Hayes winning an Olympic 
gold medal, I commend and thank him for his service and dedication to 
our community.

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